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If you are a member of the media and are requesting information or access to our centers or projects, please call (916) 341-3145. You can also email the CCC Communications office at cccnews@ccc.ca.gov
About the Office of Communications
The California Conservation Corps Office of Communications provides timely and relevant information that educates the public, potential recruits, media, lawmakers and CCC team members on our policies, projects, and successes. The Office of Communications coordinates media and public outreach; develops and disseminates public information via news releases, media advisories, and website and social media postings; arranges media interviews; and is responsible for the CCC brand and marketing.
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 she’s learning about career paths and what it takes.
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.
Monterey Bay Corpsmembers are working on turning a former cattle ranch near Morgan Hill into a park – Coyote Canyon Park – that means a day full of chainsaws, chippers and a ridiculous amount of barbed wire.
Jaime Knox believes she can do anything she puts her mind to, thanks to her experience at the CCC Tahoe Center. She's motivated to work hard and set-up her future.
Hot sun, humid conditions, and boots stuck in the mud. It's what Fresno Center Corpsmembers experience during invasive plant removal along the San Joaquin River. Ask them about it and they'll tell you it's all worth it.