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Working outdoors in nature always appealed to Amanda Romo, although she wasn’t sure want to expect when she joined the Monterey Bay Center. Nearly a year into her experience, she doesn’t regret a second. Not only is she learning new skills—like running a chainsaw—but...
Charles Mullin always believed in working hard and earning an honest dollar. At the Fresno Center he’s gained a greater appreciation for community service and protecting the environment. He says his year in the CCC will help him do big things with his life and we...
Here’s an idea. There’s this defunct cattle ranch up in the hills with some amazing views. It would make a great place for hiking, mountain biking or just chilling. A walk in the park. Right? Just ask Julian Burgos, “It’s not just a matter of ‘we’ve got new land let’s...
Jaime Knox isn’t afraid of hard work—even if its means a few hundred shovelfuls of dirt in a day. She’s embraced the physical and mental challenges at the CCC Tahoe Center. While Jaime figures out her career path, she believes her CCC experience will help her do...
Hands-on, back-aching work in often muddy and sweltering conditions. It may not sound like fun, but this group of CCC Fresno Corpsmembers will tell you it’s all worth it to improve their local ecosystem. They’re pulling out an invasive plant species by the roots—often...
From Riverside County in the south to El Dorado County in the north, California Conservation Corps crews are supporting firefighting operations across the state. Currently, ten crews are at four fires including the Briceburg Fire in Mariposa County—which is nearing...
Imani Naylor joined the CCC to earn scholarship money for college—up to $8,000 in the first year. She’s found far more than just scholarships in her year plus at the #CCCUkiah Center. Imani is growing stronger mentally and physically, finding a passion for natural...
Where can the CCC Energy Corps take you? Just about anywhere you want to go. CCC Fresno Energy Corpsmembers are counting on a year in the CCC to lead to a good paying job in the energy field. Many Corpsmembers have found good jobs and its why many are choosing to...
Every day is a chance to better himself. Teddy Cowan finds new opportunities and experiences each day he shows up to work at the CCC Shasta Cascade Center. The Redding native admits it wasn’t always the case. In the CCC he’s not only gaining valuable job skills but...
If you’ve ever wondered why someone put logs, with bolts and plates, into a California stream, here’s your answer why. It’s part of a Salmon Restoration Project. And these projects are CCC Ukiah Corpsmembers’ bread and butter. It’s no easy task, requiring grip hoists,...
