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Growing the Green Energy Work Force

Lights, wires, action! Young adults in CCC’s Energy Corps are training for careers in the clean energy sector through a year of hands-on, paid service to California. “I came into the CCC not knowing anything besides flipping on a light switch,” said CCC Norwalk...

‘Through the Door’: Unlocking Careers in Conservation

Curiosity. Sometimes that’s all you need to start a career in conservation.   “How did these hiking trails get here?” Azucena “Oz” Peraza wondered. Perhaps it’s from people walking on same path over and over? After joining the California Conservation Corps (CCC), they...

New Era Rising for CCC in Mendocino County

The California Conservation Corps has a more than 35-year history in Mendocino County with the CCC Ukiah Center. In 2024, a new chapter for the CCC will open with the new Mendocino Center in Willits. Located 25 miles north of Ukiah, the center will house more than 90...

Nothing ‘Simple’ About Rock Work, Trail Building

Corpsmembers from the CCC Inland Empire Center are building an ADA-compliant trail so a variety of visitors to El Capitán State Beach can safely access the park.   In the past “you would always see pedestrians going down the street,” said Corpsmember Gigi Munoz. By...

Maintaining Allensworth History for Future Generations

Ten weeks of renovations. Ten weeks of history lessons. California Conservation Corps crews had the honor to restore buildings and outdoor spaces at Allensworth State Historic Park in Tulare County for future generations of visitors. “To think that I walked on the...