Chico Center

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Corpsmembers
45 Maximum

Phone
530-894-0495

Address
341 Huss Drive
Chico, CA 95928

Overview

The Chico Center is a nonresidential facility where Corpsmembers commute to work daily.

The Chico Center regularly partners with the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve, the City of Chico, the California Department of Water Resources, and California State Parks on projects.

Land Acknowledgement

The Chico Center is located on the ancestral homeland of the _________. Visit __________ to learn more about the original stewards of these lands.

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CCC Headquarters

1719 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
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Train with Us

The Chico Center is home to ____ crews, dedicated to ________.

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Forestry

**placeholder** crew(s) work on forest health related projects. Corpsmembers may have the opportunity to earn certifications as part of the Forestry Corps or other opportuniteis.

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Forestry

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Parks & Natural Resources

As many as three crews may work on Parks and Natural Resource projects. These are known as resource crews.

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Parks & Natural Resources

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Habitat Restoration

Delta crews may work on various habitat restoration projects, which includes invasive species removal, fuel reduction, tree planting, and more.

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Habitat Restoration

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Trails

The Delta Center dedicates one crew to Statewide Trails Projects, a program partnership with California State Parks. This crew travels across California to work with State Parks on key projects, featuring everything from rock work to boardwalk construction.

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Trails

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Emergency Response

All Delta Center crews can be dispatched to emergency response assignments, including wildfire base camps, floods, and other man-made and natural disasters.

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Emergency Response

Know Before You Go

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Spikes

When project locations are hard to reach, Corpsmembers go on “spike”, camping up to eight days at a time.

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Transportation

Corpsmembers must have reliable transportation to & from the Chico Center. Parking at the center is free.

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Activities

Join Chico’s Corpsmember Advisory Board to organize volunteer events, plan recreation trips, and more!

Picture Yourself Here

The Chico Center can take you to some of the most scenic places in California. In the slideshow below, we encourage you to see yourself in these Corpsmembers’ boots and explore the possibilities available to you in Chico.

Ready for Anything

Corpsmembers hike in full fire gear during a CAL FIRE readiness drill.

Casting a Net

A Corpsmember trawls the Sacramento - San Joaquin Delta as part of a fish monitoring project in partnership with CDFW.

Find Your PAth

Each CCC district employs a Career Transition Navigator who will help you explore opportunities, apply to college or vocational schools, build your resume, practice for interviews, and more!

Don’t just take our word for it, hear from a CCC alum who benefitted from more than a year of service at the CCC Delta Center.

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“The CCC prepared me for this job by preparing me for working outdoors. It built my foundation for working in State Parks and gave me knowledge, working with certain tools that I had never used before.”

Chynna Silva

Delta Alum | Aquatic Pest Control Technician, State Parks - Division of Boating & Waterways

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Education Program

Corpsmembers may earn their high school diploma while enrolled at the Delta Center. Community college classes may also be available. All Corpsmembers are expected to take part in the Core Training curriculum.

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Scholarships

Corpsmembers can earn up to $8,000 in scholarships during their first year of service at the Chico Center.

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Ask Us Anything

We know you have questions about the CCC Chico Center. Below are some of the regular ones we get. Please reach out to your recruiter if you have more to ask!

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800-952-5627

What should I pack when I go to the Delta Center?

In general, you should bring two weeks worth of clothing to center, along with toiletries and personal medications. Corpsmembers may also bring items such as books, musical instruments, etc.. To help you get started please refer to our standard packing list for life at a residential center, which your recruiter can provide.

Can I bring my car to the Delta Center?

The Delta Center does allow Corpsmembers to bring their car to the center. In order to park on center grounds, you must provide a driver license, proof of insurance, and registration. You may also be asked to attend a defensive driver training.

Can friends/family/partners visit me at the Delta Center?

Corpsmembers may have visitors with the approval of the center director or other designated staff. Visits must take place during off-hours.

Can I join a fire crew right away?

Possibly. During peak fire season the crews are often usually fully staffed. To join a fire crew immediately you need to complete your fire fitness tracker to show you’re physically ready to join. You can also join and start doing resource work before tackling the fire pack test and training.

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December 6th, 2023

Butte College GIS Course Maps Path to College for Corpsmembers

Corpsmembers at the CCC Chico Center get hands-on, and classroom, training in GIS from Butte College.