by mark | Dec 3, 2021 | News
Wildland fire base camps close down when the fire is under control, and when the weather turns cold. Working the base camps is an emergency assignment that introduces Corpsmembers to the mutual aid system first-hand. They can make connections and, as some of our Vista...
by mark | Nov 26, 2021 | News
Launching a career in the culinary arts may not be easy for some. Most culinary schools cost thousands of dollars to attend. In the California Conservation Corps, the CCC pays Corpsmembers to learn on the job, earn certifications, and gain the hands-on experience...
by mark | Nov 12, 2021 | News
In the creeks of California military veterans are continuing their service with the California Conservation Corps. It is service to the state of California, the environment, and themselves. “I didn’t know anything about fisheries before I started,” said Army veteran...
by mark | Nov 3, 2021 | News
Corpsmembers come from all backgrounds. All walks of life. For some the journey has been more than a challenge. It’s just plain been hard. Yet in the CCC, they can all learn, earn, and grow. For those who are emerging from foster care, the CCC is providing them with...
by mark | Oct 22, 2021 | News
It’s what they signed up for, but this firefight was personal. Intense flames and torching trees. A rush to scratch out fire breaks around cabins and homes. All while being evacuated themselves. The Corpsmembers of the CCC Tahoe fire crews battled flames and emotions...
by mark | Oct 15, 2021 | News
Corpsmembers regularly help with habitat restoration projects. Building a habitat is taking it to a whole other level. CCC Delta Corpsmembers are in the midst of creating a new experience for visitors to San Joaquin County’s Micke Grove Zoo. Corpsmembers are giving...
