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Built Environment

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Crews
X Resource Crews

Locations
21 Centers

Stipend
$2,814 per month

Overview

The California Conservation Corps partners with California State Parks, Caltrans, county and city departments, local school districts, 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.

Corpsmembers serving on natural resource crews, or designated energy crews, receive training and certifications so they can confidently engage in project activities. Professional development courses, offered in collaboration with industry and community college partners, also prepare young adults for future careers. Overall, this program supports workforce development while providing tangible benefits to public infrastructure.

Why We Work

Behind the scenes, infrastructure plays a major role in our enjoyment of the outdoors! Roads facilitate travel to and from adventures, buildings contain bathrooms, trail signs and fencing keep visitors on the right path. Recognizing the importance of the built environment, CCC trains Corpsmembers to update and maintain these resources in a manner that support’s the well-being of of people and the surrounding environment.

Gear UP

Each day, Corpsmembers gear up to make the world a better place. Check out what tools they use to enhance our built environment!

Know Before You Go

Schedule

Corpsmembers train 40 hours per week, typically from Monday-Thursday on a 10-hour workday schedule.

Emergencies

Corpsmembers must be willing to respond to emergencies and be dispatched for lengthy periods of time.

Eligibility

Young adults 18-25 and military veterans up to age 29 can join. Individuals must live in California.

Find Your Path

Work with CCC Career Navigators to chart out your path to success! CCC helps Corpsmembers leverage their skills and training to launch meaningful careers. Don’t believe us?! Hear from CCC alumni.

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Explore our locations

At 22 locations across California, CCC Corpsmembers work on projects to make the built environment more resilient. Please note: projects may vary across centers.

This training is offered at all CCC centers except for the Los Pinos and Magalia residential locations.

Delta Center

7000 South Newcastle Road
Stockton, CA 95215
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Ask Us Anything

We know you have questions about CCC’s training program. Here are some of the common one’s we get related to the built environment. Have more questions? Give us a call!  

Call A Recruiter

1-800-952-5627
Where can I work on energy projects?

For those interested in energy, CCC’s Sacramento, Fresno, Vista, and Norwalk centers may have opportunities available. While working on energy projects, please note that Corpsmembers’ schedules often switch. To complete energy surveys and lighting retrofits, crews typically work evening shifts when buildings are vacant. 

Do I need prior experience?

No prior work experience is required to join the CCC, we will help you get trained and certified so you can launch a successful career.

Also, in terms of education, we have Corpsmembers who have college degrees, some who’ve attended college for some or no time, and some who need their high school diploma. You do not need a diploma nor a degree to join. Please note, if you have not obtained your high school diploma, while enrolled in the CCC you must work to earn one through our partnered charter schools.

I have a disability. Can I still join?

CCC can work with individuals to offer reasonable accommodations. If you have a disability that may impact your ability to participate in program activities, please talk with your recruiter.

Read Our News

Corpsmembers are surveying fish passages while finding fisheries pathways in the California Conservation Corps.

CCC Sacramento Corpsmembers are retrofitting light fixtures in the California Conservation Corps Headquarters building to save energy.

Building the newest proposed State Park requires a lot of hard work and precision. For our CCC Inland Empire and Delta trails crews, the word that comes to mind is meticulous.

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.