Inland Empire Center
Corpsmembers at the Inland Empire Center move mountains working across San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
Inland Empire Corpsmember Azucena Peraza shares a laugh while collecting rocks during a State Parks Statewide Trails project at Dos Rios State Park in Stanislaus County.
Inland Empire Center
1824 Commercenter Circle
San Bernardino, CA 92408
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Train With Us
Get paid to train! The skills and lessons you learn at the Inland Empire Center will create a strong foundation for you to launch a meaningful career and transform your life.
Built Environment
The California Conservation Corps partners with California State Parks, Caltrans, county and city departments, and area non-profits to enhance the built environment. CCC Corpsmembers may complete a variety of projects such as building or maintaining park facilities, installing signage, retrofitting energy systems, creating defensible space, and reducing flood risk in communities.
Built Environment
Emergency Response
All Corpsmembers respond to emergencies across California and beyond. Assignments can last up to 21 days in a row and Corpsmembers may work up to 16 hours in a day, earning excess pay. Crews support wildfire base camps, protect homes from flooding, remove debris, and more.
Emergency Response
Forestry
Corpsmembers at the Inland Empire Center improve the health of California’s forests by planting seedlings, collecting cones and seeds, and removing invasive and/or fire-prone vegetation. Corpsmembers enrolled in the CCC complete an array of projects such as planting young trees, collecting cones and seeds, and removing invasive and/or fire-prone vegetation.
Forestry
Habitat Restoration
Inland Empire Corpsmembers assess habitats, remove invasive vegetation, plant native species, stabilize slopes, or implement additional modifications to enhance natural environments. Corpsmembers may complete this work in forests, rivers, streams, or other sensitive habitats.
Habitat Restoration
Trails
The Inland Empire Center dedicates one crew to Statewide Trails Projects, a program partnership with California State Parks. Corpsmembers construct and maintain trails for public recreation. Project work varies but may involve clearing brush, rebuilding trail tread, installing rip rap erosion control, constructing bridges or boardwalks, and more.
Trails
Wildland Firefighting
The Inland Empire Center partners with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to operate a wildland firefighting hand crew. Corpsmembers receive training and hands-on experience working with BLM crew bosses responding to wildfires year-round locally and across the state. When Corpsmembers are not responding to wildland fires, they conduct fire fuel reduction projects for BLM, train, and maintain their physical fitness. Wildland hand crews help build fire line with hand tools and conduct mop-up work.
Wildland Firefighting
Picture Yourself Here
Place yourself in these Corpsmember’s boots and envision life at the Inland Empire Center.
Know Before You Go
Spikes
Inland Empire Corpsmembers often camp closer to project sites, called spikes, in wilderness areas or when projects take place outside of a reasonable commute.
Transportation
Corpsmembers must have reliable transportation to center. There are multiple transit options located about one-third of a mile from the center.
Activities
Join Inland Empire’s Corpsmember Advisory Board to organize volunteer events, plan recreation trips, and build community.
Find Your Path
Work with CCC career navigators to chart out your path to success. We can help you leverage your training to launch meaningful careers and pursue educational opportunities. Don’t just take our word for it, check out this alum story.
“The CCC is a good start to learn discipline and push you to a career. It offered a Pre-Inspection Training and Arborist Training. Being in the Forestry Corps helped me identify tree species. It made me realize I’m able to accomplish anything I want if I put my mind in to it. I also feel I became a better worker.”
Ask Us Anything
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When assigned to a spike or emergency, can I park my personal vehicle at the center?
The center recommends Corpsmembers be dropped off by family or friends when assigned to a spike or emergency. There are parking restrictions on the center’s property as well as security concerns. Corpsmembers choosing to park on the street accept all liability for any damage or theft.
Does the center of a gym I can use?
The Inland Empire Center does not have a gym for Corpsmember use. The center may be able to assist with local gym memberships. Corpsmembers should discuss opportunities with their supervisor or Navigator.
Will the center help me get my driver license?
Sometimes. Depending on funding and scheduling opportunities, the center may be able to contract with a driving school to offer select Corpsmembers this opportunity.
Are there computers I can use at the center?
During center business hours Corpsmembers may use15 desktop computers and 20 laptop computers for resume building, job searching, and completion of online courses.
Center business hours are typically 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays.
If I enroll at the center, can I immediately join the Forestry Corps crew?
Yes, if there are openings at the end of completing initial training you may be able to join the crew immediately.
If there are no openings, Corpsmembers can apply to join the crew. The application process to join the crew is competitive.
When can I join the center’s fire crew?
All wildland firefighting Corpsmembers must complete fire training before being assigned to the BLM fire crew. If there are openings at the end of initial training, Corpsmembers may be able to immediately join the crew. However, the Forestry Corps crew typically feeds into the fire crew.
Talk to your Recruiter to discuss your specific interest and the process.
Read Center News
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