California Conservation Corps
California Conservation Corps Headquarters, 1719 24th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
About
The California Conservation Corps is a youth workforce development program. Corpsmembers work on environmental projects and respond to natural and man-made disasters. The program includes year-round or seasonal training programs and a year of paid service, with an average stay of about nine months.
Programs
- California Conservation Corps — 18-25; military veterans up to 29 · Year-round or seasonal · Youth workforce development program dedicated to preparing young adults for meaningful careers and educational opportunities.
At a glance
- General schedule: Year-round or seasonal training programs; a year of paid service; approximately nine months average length of stay.
About the provider
The California Conservation Corps was created in 1976 and has nearly 50 years of history. Its mission is to protect and enhance California’s natural resources and communities while working with young adults through hard work and education.
Must be 18-to-25 years of age, or a military veteran up to age 29; must be a California resident; no educational requirement to join; must be able to successfully pass fingerprint and background check, drug test, physical exam, and training; must be willing and able to participate in the CCC Education Program; seasonal programs like Backcountry Trails Program and Watershed Stewards Program are open to out-of-state applicants; Corpsmembers must be between the ages of 18 and 25 and California residents; military veterans up to age 29 may also enroll.
Last updated August 21, 2026.
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