MarkRae - why so harsh?
The poster is only 17 and is obviously not workshy, and is going to connexions which shows some degree of responsibility.
Why not suggest things they can do instead?
bikelover - have connexions worked with you on a CV?
As well as searching onl.ine I would register aswell, then you will haqve any suitable jobs emailed to you. If you develop a CV this can be posted online too and employers can search for candidates.
Could you possibly do some voluntary work while you're not employed? This would then add to your CV and skills.
Unfortunately it's not a good time for getting jobs, so you may just have to wait it out