Meet the winners
Get to know the artists behind the winning posters and see how they brought workers’ rights to life through their creativity.
First Place
Angeline Su
Lynbrook High School
"My main goal of creating this artwork was to create a really striking image that, the moment somebody sees it when walking down the street, they will stop to look at it and they will become aware about the topic of youth workers’ rights.”
Second Place
Eliza Grace Chia
Branham High School
“I didn’t really know anything about youth workers’ rights, but I decided to take the flyer home and I scanned the QR code, and then just started reading about it. And I was like, ‘this is actually kinda interesting.’ ”
Third Place
Nicole Hao
Saratoga High School
“My submission was a lot more informational. What I wanted to focus on was, specifically, the laws of California surrounding youth workers’ rights.”
About the competition
April 28, 2024, marked the beginning of California’s first annual “Workplace Readiness Week.” AB 800 requires public and charter schools to recognize this week each year with a curriculum that teaches students about their rights as workers; local, state, and federal laws; the labor movement’s role in establishing these rights; and opportunities available to them in apprenticeship programs. It also requires schools to give workers under the age of 18 written information about their rights. AB 800 aims to prevent labor violations by educating young workers about their rights and empowering them to assert their rights.
This year, the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) would like to celebrate Workplace Readiness Week by hosting a Youth Poster Contest on what Workers' Rights mean to young workers. We want to collaborate with youth to create informative resources for their peers, ensuring that young workers have the knowledge they need to understand their rights in the workforce.
How to Enter
- Create a poster that teaches students about their rights as workers, which can include but is not limited to:
- Local, State, and Federal Laws
- The Labor Movement’s Role in establishing workers' rights
- Why it’s important for young workers like YOU to know your rights!
The poster should be an original creation that raises awareness about how youth workers can stand up for themselves and ensure their rights are respected, without infringing on anyone’s intellectual property, privacy, or other rights.
- Submit Contest Entry
Participants must complete the Contest Entry Form and attach artwork electronically via DocuSign. If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign the Entry Form. If you are 18 or older, you can sign on your own behalf.
Important Notes:
- Once submitted, entries cannot be modified.
- Participants will receive an automated confirmation email from DocuSign upon successful submission.
Contest Deadline
Complete the following steps by Sunday, March 16, 2025, no later than 11:59 p.m.:
- Create poster
- Submit artwork through DocuSign
Artwork submitted after this deadline will not be accepted. For questions about the contest, please contact the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement at [email protected].
Want to know what makes a winning entry? Check out the judging criteria document to see how your artwork will be evaluated!
Submission Details
Document Size
- Digital Art Specifications:
- Full Size: 23.5” wide x 34.5” high at 300dpi.
Accepted File Formats
- Digital Artwork Formats:
- TIFF: Flattened with LZW Compression (recommended).
- Adobe Illustrator: AI or EPS files with text outlined and photos embedded.
- High-Resolution PDF or JPG in CMYK or RGB color formats.
Traditional Art Submission
- Canvas Size Recommendations:
- Full Size: 23.5” wide x 34.5” high.
- Half Size: 11.75” wide x 17.25” high.
- Digitization Requirements:
- Traditional artwork must be scanned or photographed at a resolution of 300dpi or higher.
- Ensure proper lighting and focus during digitization to preserve details and colors.
Not Accepted Formats
- Adobe InDesign files.
- Files created with Microsoft Office applications (Publisher, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
General Guidelines
- Ensure all designs, whether digital or traditional, are submitted in the required sizes and formats to allow for seamless scaling and reproduction.
- For traditional art, high-resolution photographs or scans should meet the specifications of at least 300dpi.
Essential Contest Documents
Participants must read the official rules, terms, and conditions for complete contest details.
Want to know how your artwork will be judged? Review the evaluation criteria to understand what the judges are looking for.
Poster Examples
