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Los Angeles Center

Corpsmembers with the Placer 1 fire crew cut fire line with hand tools as flames from the Dixie Fire approach in 2021.

Corpsmembers at the Los Angeles Center complete project work across the Southland, with some work covering Orange or Ventura counties.

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Corpsmembers
Maximum of 45

Phone
213-744-2254

Address
4366 South Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90037

The CCC Los Aneles Center is a non-residential facility where Corpsmembers commute to work daily. Schedules vary but crews typically work four 10-hour days Monday through Thursday. Corpsmembers may also camp, or “spike”, near project sites for up to eight days straight.

The center is located in Los Angeles, just south of downtown and east of Interstate 110. Corpsmembers complete projects throughout Los Angeles County. Crews may also be dispatched across California, or out-of-state, on emergency assignments.

The Los Angeles Center offers many training opportunities including habitat restoration, trails, and other natural resources work. The center regularly partners with California State Parks, the Department of Water Resources, City of Arcadia, and Baldwin Hills Conservancy on projects.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement

Los Angeles Center is located on the Tongva – Gabrieleno Territory and Chumash Territory. We encourage you to learn more about the original stewards of these lands. With respect, we acknowledge their lasting impact and ongoing connection to this area.

Corpsmember using McLeod.

Los Angeles Corpsmember Kassandra Montes uses a McLeod to pull brush and slash into piles as part of a fuel reduction project at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area. 

Los Angeles Center

4366 South Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90037
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Train With Us

Get paid to train! The skills and lessons you learn at the Los Angeles Center will create a strong foundation for you to launch a meaningful career and transform your life.

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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.

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Built Environment

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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.

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Emergency Response

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Habitat Restoration

Los Angeles 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.

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Habitat Restoration

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Trails

Serving on natural resource crews, 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.

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Trails

Picture Yourself Here

Place yourself in these Corpsmember’s boots and envision life at the Los Angeles Center.

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Spikes

Los Angeles Corpsmembers often camp closer to project sites, called spikes, in wilderness areas or when projects take place outside of a reasonable commute.

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Transportation

Corpsmembers must have reliable transportation to center. Transit stations are located within a short walking distance of the center.

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Activities

Join Los Angeles’ 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 built my skill set and widened my network. It also helped me gain more self-confidence and assurance of my capabilities. … You have nothing to lose joining a program that is designed to help young adults grow.”

Sunny Caim

Los Angeles Alum | Senior Maintenance Aid, California State Parks

Education Program

At the Los Angeles Center, Corpsmembers can finish their high school diploma, explore community college opportunities, and develop the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in the CCC and beyond.

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Scholarships

Corpsmembers can earn between $2,000 and $4,000 in scholarships during their first year of service with the Brad Duncan Scholarship.

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Ask Us Anything

We know you have questions about center life. Here are some of the common one’s we get. Have more questions? Give us a call!  

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Is there parking at the center for my personal vehicle?

No. The Los Angeles Center does not have any available parking spots for Corpsmembers and street parking is not available in the area.

Are there computers I can use at the center?

The center has 15 desktop computers and 15 laptops available for corpsmember use. Corpsmembers may use them to build their resumes, search for jobs, and complete online courses.

Corpsmembers must get permission to use or borrow a laptop if the computer lab is closed. If staff are available, the lab remains open. The lab is open 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays, and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Does the center of a gym I can use?

Yes, the Los Angeles Center does have a gym for Corpsmember use during all off-duty hours. However, staff must be present at all times, open the gym, and Corpsmembers must review basic gym safety and etiquette.

Read Center News

Los Angeles Center Corpsmembers spent time spiking at Malibu Creek State Park to help protect the area from wildfire by reducing invasive plant species.