Siskiyou 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 Siskiyou Center serve the entire Northstate completing natural resource projects

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Corpsmembers
Maximum of 15

Phone
530-841-1795

Address
1515 South Oregon Street
Yreka, CA 96097

The CCC Siskiyou Center is a non-residential facility in Yreka where Corpsmembers commute to work daily. Schedules vary but crews typically work four 10-hour days Monday through Thursday. In winter months, the center may adjust to five, eight-hour days. Corpsmembers may also camp, or “spike”, near project sites for up to eight days straight.

The center is located in Yreka, just west of Interstate 5 and a few blocks east of Fairchild Medical Center. Corpsmembers complete projects throughout the region, with a particular focus in Siskiyou and Shasta counties. Crews may also be dispatched across California, or out-of-state, on emergency assignments.

The Siskiyou Center offers training opportunities including habitat restoration, trails, and other natural resources work. The center regularly partners with CAL FIRE, State Parks, and the U.S. Forest Service on projects.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement

Siskiyou Center is located on the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Shasta, and Modoc territories. 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.

Corpsmembers on the ground cleaning their chainsaw.

Siskiyou Corpsmembers work together to prepare their chain saw for safe operations during a trail brushing project in the Klamath National Forest.

Train With Us

Get paid to train! The skills and lessons you learn at the Siskiyou 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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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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Habitat Restoration

Tahoe 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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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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Picture Yourself Here

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

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Clearing Trails

Siskiyou Corpsmembers use loppers to remove overgrown vegetation from a Klamath National Forest trail.

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Spike Life

A Siskiyou Corpsmember uses an axe to split wood for use at a spike camp fire.

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Tools of the Trade

A sawyer and puller, right to left, prepare to get to work along an overgrown Northstate trail.

Know Before You Go

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Spikes

Siskiyou 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. The nearest transit stop is about 1,000 feet away near the medical center.

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Activities

Join Siskiyou’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.

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“The CCC allowed me to become more mentally mature and feel productive. … Stick with it. The opportunities are endless! As long as you use your resources and ask for help, the CCC will lead you into a great career path.”

Nathaniel Secrest

Siskiyou Alum | Agriculture Technician 1, California Department of Food and Agriculture

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Education Program

At the Siskiyou 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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Will the Siskiyou Center help me get my driver license?

The center does assist Corpsmembers get their driver license as they navigate the internal CCC promotion process, to green or red hats, and in order to be come approved CCC drivers, known as Blue Cards internally.

When assigned to a spike or emergency, can I park my personal vehicle at the center?

The center does not recommend leaving a vehicle out on the street. There is no Corpsmember parking available on facility grounds, due to extremely limited spots. If a Corpsmember must leave their vehicle behind, the center encourages they have a friend or family member pick up their vehicle.

Are there computers I can use at the center?

There are six desktop computers available in the center’s classroom for use with job searching, resume construction, the taking of online courses, or other work associated with studies and job placement.

Corpsmembers must get pre-approval to use the computers, but can do so during all off-duty hours when the center is open. If a Corpsmember is at center for the day, during on-duty hours they may have the opportunity to use the computers then as well.

Does the center of a gym I can use?

Yes, the center does have a small amount of gym equipment available for Corpsmember use. Corpsmembers must review basic gym safety and etiquette before use.

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