Veterans Fisheries Corps Program
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Gear UP
Each day, Corpsmembers gear up to make the world a better place. Check out what tools they use to make an impact and picture what life is like training for careers in fisheries!
Know Before You Go
Schedule
Corpsmembers may work variable schedules depending on projects, typically working four 10-hour days Monday to Thursday.
Emergencies
Although rare, Veterans Fisheries Corpsmembers may be dispatched to emergencies. Participants must be willing to respond and be prepared for length assignments with little or no notice.
Eligibility
CCC enrolls veterans ages 18 to 29. Veterans Fisheries requires participants to have a DD214 and discharge of Honorable or General under Honorable Conditions.
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
CCC offers the Veterans Fisheries Corps Program at five locations across California.
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- Camarillo Center
- Delta Center
- Fortuna Center
- Los Padres Center
- Mendocino Center
Camarillo Center
Located in Ventura County, not far from several U.S. Navy facilities. the Camarillo Center typically hosts two to three veterans in the program.
Delta Center
Located in San Joaquin County, the Delta Center typically hosts two veterans in the program. Project work regularly takes Veterans Fisheries Corpsmembers, or Special Corpsmembers, to the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.
Fortuna Center
Located in Humboldt County, the Fortuna Center typically hosts two veterans in the program. Project work takes Corpsmembers, or Special Corpsmembers, into the vast ecosystems of the Northstate where they work to restore fish species and habitat.
Los Padres Center
Located in San Luis Obispo County, the Los PadresC enter typically hosts two to three veterans in the program. Project work takes Corpsmembers, or Special Corpsmembers, across the Central Coast helping fish habitat and species.
Mendocino Center
Located in Mendocino County, the Mendocino Center in Willits typically hosts two veterans in the program. Project work takes Corpsmembers, or Special Corpsmembers, into the vast ecosystems of the Northstate where they work to restore fish species and habitat.
Ask Us Anything
Talk to A Recruiter
Can I serve in Cal Guard while enrolled in the CCC?
Yes, CCC accepts veterans that are currently in the reserves.
If I want to join as a Special Corpsmember, do I fill out the same application?
Yes, please fill out CCC’s standard Corpsmember application form and talk with a recruiter about your options.
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
U.S. Military Veterans are finding new career pathways with the CCC-NOAA Veterans Corps Fisheries Program.
After gaining his sea legs in the U.S. Navy, Josafat Ismael Alvarez III joined the CCC Veterans Fisheries program to monitor aquatic species living in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.