Community Impact
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Get Paid While
You Train
Corpsmembers receive hands-on training across many different career pathways in natural resources fields. Availability does vary by center and may have additional requirements, but the CCC’s main year-round program offers opportunities in the following areas:
CCC Los Piños Corpsmember Alyssa Hernandez bucks a downed tree on a prescribed burn preparation project in Yosemite Valley, CA.
Enrolled Corpsmembers have the opportunity to apply for and participate in internship programs with various California state agencies, local government agencies, and area non-profits.
Corpsmembers can explore their interests or discovery new opportunities by participating in internships. Internships can cover a variety of natural resource related careers, ranging from scientific work in local watersheds to social media and more.
Internship opportunities are not guaranteed for all Corpsmembers enrolled in the CCC. However, those who show their commitment to learning, growing, and putting in the hard work may be rewarded with such experiences.
Recent Internships
Corpsmembers have recently participated in long-term and short-term internships with the following entities:
- California Department of Fish & Wildlife
- California Natural Resources Agency – Tribal Affairs
- CCC Information Security & Services
- California State Parks
- NOT SURE WHERE ELSE
Internship Process
News and updates on new internship opportunities will be made known through each center’s Corpsmember Development team and/or district Navigator.
When a new internship is being made available to statewide applications, an online introductory and informational meeting is held for centers and interested Corpsmembers to attend.
An application will then be submitted by interested Corpsmembers.
FROM THERE – WE WILL NEED MORE INFORMATION AS TO WHAT HAPPENS NEXT IN THE PROCESS.
AND ANY ADDITIONAL STEPS.
Watch Interns in Action
California Department of Water Resources
Finding a career you can be passionate about and enjoy, is not unlike a windy river. There are turns, possible surprises, and hopefully a scenic view at the end.
Crew leader Caitlin Patterson from the CCC Chico Center found all of the above during an internship with the California Department of Water Resources. She got hands-on, as well as waders-on, experience in the various career opportunities DWR houses.
From checking water flows, creating maps, and being challenged daily, all while shaping her future career and educational opportunities—Caitlin got an worthwhile experience.
California State Parks – Sierra District
It’s one thing to hear about a possible career pathway, its another to test the waters and do it. In partnership with California State Parks’ Sierra District, six Corpsmembers spent summer 2024 as interpretative aides at three parks.
At Donner Memorial State Park, our interns are leading visitors on guided tours of the lake and park. It’s an opportunity for our Corpsmembers to experience these amazing careers hands-on while being mentored by our California Natural Resources Agency partners.
Read Our Updates
Building the newest proposed State Park requires a lot of hard work and precision. For our CCC Inland Empire and Delta trails crews, the word that comes to mind is meticulous.