Vista Center
Corpsmembers at the Vista Center complete a variety of work projects across Southern California.
A Vista Corpsmember stands atop a ladder in the dining hall of a middle school in Temecula during a lighting retrofit project.
Vista Center
1120 Sycamore Avenue
Vista, CA 92081
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Train With Us
Get paid to train! The skills and lessons you learn at the Vista Center will create a strong foundation for you to launch a meaningful career and transform your life.
Built Energy
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
Picture Yourself Here
Place yourself in these Corpsmember’s boots and envision life at the Vista Center.
Know Before You Go
Spikes
Vista Corpsmembers may camp closer to project sites, called spikes, in wilderness areas or in hotels when projects are further away than a daily commute.
Transportation
Corpsmembers must have reliable transportation to center. The closest public transit stop is approximately 50 feet from center.
Activities
Join Vista’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 prepared be by helping me earn my certificates needed at my new job, while also getting me familiar on how to properly use hand and power tools. If you have no idea what to do with your life, the CCC is a good opportunity.”
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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When assigned to a spike or emergency, can I park my personal vehicle at the center?
Yes. The center is located in an industrial complex that is regularly patrolled by security. There should be enough parking spots for Corpsmembers and other tenets. However, the Corpsmembers do park at their own risk for any break-ins or thefts.
Will the Vista Center help me get my driver license?
Yes, the center has assisted Corpsmembers in finding resources to earn their driver license.
Are there computers I can use at the center?
Yes, there are four desktop computers available for use in resume construction, job searching, and to complete online courses.
There are also laptop computers available for use courtesy of Cerritos College. These laptops may be checked out by Corpsmembers while they are enrolled.
Computers are available during off-duty hours when the office is open.
Is there a gym at the center?
No, Vista Center does not have any gym equipment for use at center.
Read Center News
The CCC Vista Energy Center provides young adults the paid opportunity to earn their diplomas and scholarship money, but Corpsmembers also provide a significant impact on their local schools and communities.
