Where can a 17-year-old find a job that pays enough to live on your own?

To a certain extent, you will have to make choices to live very cheaply. This means sharing a home with others, taking the bus, cooking your own meals and so on. If you have your GED or diploma, that will help in the job search. Working as a warehouse person, in a call center, or as a Pizza delivery person may bring you enough. You may also check into JobCore, which offers training and internships for young people so they can learn a trade. One Stop employment (a governmental agency) also may have information on other learn as you earn programs.