Solano Center
Corpsmembers at the Solano Center complete projects across a large section of Northern California, including trail and forestry work.
Solano Corpsmembers communicate about next steps during a State Parks trail project that required bridge building at Mt. Tamalpais State Park.
Solano Center
1020 Chadbourne Road
Fairfield, CA 94534
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Get paid to train! The skills and lessons you learn at the Solano 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 Solano 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
Solano 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
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.
Trails
Picture Yourself Here
Place yourself in these Corpsmember’s boots and envision life at the Solano Center.
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Spikes
Solano 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. The nearest transit location is approximately one mile from the center.
Activities
Join Solano’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.
“Doing fuel reduction in the CCC prepared me for my job. The CCC helped me understand what a fire will do and how we can reduce the chances of it destroying something. … The CCC will probably be some of the hardest work you do but it is worth it.”
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When assigned to a spike or emergency, can I park my personal vehicle at the center?
Yes. The parking at the Solano Center is gated and secured at all times.
Will the Solano Center help me get my driver license?
The center may be able to assist with some elements of earning your driver license. However, dedicated training opportunities are not typically available.
Are there computers I can use at the center?
The center has five desktop computers and eight laptops available for Corpsmember use. Corpsmembers may be able to work on their resumes, search for jobs, and take online courses.
Computers are available during business hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Does the center of a gym I can use?
Yes, the Solano Center does have some gym equipment for Corpsmember use. Staff must be present for Corpsmember use and Corpsmembers must review basic gym safety and etiquette prior to use.
If I enroll at the center, can I immediately join the Forestry Corps crew?
All Corpsmembers start on the two natural resource crews available at the center. Corpsmembers are able to move to the Forestry Corps crew as openings are made available. Corpsmembers applying to join the Forestry Corps crew are expected to remain on the crew in order to obtain all trainings.
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