Gear UP
Each day, Corpsmembers gear up to make the world a better place. Check out what tools and projects resource crews complete to help improve and enhance our natural resources.
Know Before You Go
Schedule
Corpsmembers may work variable schedules depending on projects, typically working four 10-hour days Monday to Thursday. Dedicated energy project crews may work evening shifts as necessary.
Emergencies
Corpsmembers must be willing to respond to emergencies and be dispatched for lengthy periods of time with little or no notice.
Eligibility
No prior experience is necessary. Corpsmembers must meet our standard program eligibility, to serve on these crews.
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.
Noah van Ekelenburg
Wind Turbine Technician
Vestas
The skills gained in the CCC can be practical and technical—they can also just be useful for all aspects of life.
For CCC Sacramento’s Noah van Ekelenburg, it’s clear he’s gained skills across the board, turning from quiet blue hat to a green hat on his way path toward a career in the renewable energy industry.
Noah’s time in the CCC is at an end, but its lead him to an even bigger step in life, a job working on wind turbines with Vestas Wind Systems.
Noah van Ekelenburg
Jose Ramirez
Electrical Technician
Caltrans
Jose Ramirez joined the CCC Pomona Center to energize his life, and he found it! “The work was demanding but also incredibly rewarding,” he said.
After completing trails and habitat restoration projects, Jose discovered his spark in energy conservation. Now, he’s charging ahead on his #PathToSuccess, joining state service.
“The CCC experience has prepared me with a solid foundation in technical skills, safety practices, and teamwork, all of which are valuable assets as I step into the role of a Caltrans Electrical Technician,” said Jose.
Jose Ramirez
Jonathan Ruiz
Electrician
Amtrak
Before joining the CCC, Jonathan Ruiz was searching for, well, an energizing career. In fact, he was so committed to launching a career in energy he would commute more than 30 miles every day.
After a little more than a year at the CCC Norwalk Center, he was right on track with his goals – landing a job as an electrician with Amtrak.
“The CCC gave me the certifications and the experience I needed to get this career,” Jonathan said. “The program also helped me prepare my resume and interview really well.”
Jonathan Ruiz
Angel Guttierrez
Park Attendant
San Diego County Parks & Recreation
Earning his high school diploma through CCC’s partnership with San Diego Urban Corps Charter School, Angel Guttierrez leveled-up his education at the CCC San Diego Center! During his year of service, he also gained new skills by working on habitat restoration projects.
“The CCC is a great option to advance your career,” Angel said. “It helped me become more disciplined, reliable, and responsible.”
Now, he’s moving forward in his Path To Success by working with San Diego County Department of Parks and Recreation.
Angel Guttierrez
Explore our locations
At 21 locations across California, CCC Corpsmembers work on resource conservation projects. Specific projects and partners vary among centers.
All CCC centers with resource and energy crews may complete this kind of project work, except for the Camarillo, Los Piños and Magalia locations.
Chico Center
As many as three Chico Center crews may complete Built Environment related projects. Projects may include Caltrans Fish Passage Survey, defensible space assessments and clearance, and others.
Delta Center
As many as three Delta Center crews may complete Built Environment projects. Project work may include Micke Grove Zoo improvements, sidewalk enhancements, and defensible space assessments and clearance.
Fortuna Center
As many as three Fortuna Center crews may complete Built Environment projects. Project work may include Caltrans storm water clearance, defensible space assessments and clearance, and more.
Fresno Center
As many as three Fresno Center crews may complete Built Environment projects. Project work may include lighting surveys and energy retrofits at local schools and government buildings, culvert clearing and maintenance, and defensible space assessments and clearance.
Inland Empire Center
As many as four Inland Empire Center crews may complete Built Environment projects. Project work may include Caltrans storm water clearance, Prop 68 construction projects, and defensible space assessments and clearance.
Los Angeles Center
As many as three Los Angeles Center crews may complete Built Environment projects. Project work may include storm water clearance, defensible space assessments and clearance, and more.
Los Padres Center
As many as three Los Padres Center crews may complete Built Environment projects. Project work may include storm water improvement work in local parks, defensible space assessments and clearance, and more.
Mendocino Center
As many as three Mendocino Center crews may complete Built Environment projects. Project work may include culvert clearing and maintenance, defensible space assessments and clearance, and more.
Monterey Bay Center
As many as two Monterey Bay Center crews may complete Built Environment projects. Project work may defensible space assessments and clearance, storm water drain clearance, and more.
Norwalk Center
As many as four Norwalk Center crews may complete Built Environment projects. Project work may include lighting surveys and energy retrofits at local schools and government buildings, culvert clearing and maintenance, and defensible space assessments and clearance.
Pomona Center
As many as four Pomona Center crews may complete Built Environment projects. Project work may include culvert clearing and maintenance, defensible space assessments and clearance, and more.
Placer Center
As many as five Placer Center crews may complete Built Environment projects. Project work may include storm water and culvert drain clearance, defensible space assessments and clearance, and more.
Redding Center
As many as three Redding Center crews may complete Built Environment projects. Project work may include culvert clearing and maintenance, defensible space assessments and clearance, and more.
Sacramento Center
As many as four Sacramento Center crews may complete Built Environment projects. Project work may include lighting surveys and energy retrofits at local schools and government buildings, culvert clearing and maintenance, and defensible space assessments and clearance.
Santa Maria Center
One Santa Maria Center crew may complete Built Environment projects. Project work may defensible space assessments and clearance, storm water drain clearance, and more.
San Diego Center
As many as four San Diego Center crews may complete Built Environment projects. Project work may include culvert clearing and maintenance, defensible space assessments and clearance, and more.
Salinas Center
One Salinas Center crew may complete Built Environment projects. Project work may defensible space assessments and clearance, storm water drain clearance, and more.
Siskiyou Center
The Siskiyou Center crew may complete Built Environment projects. Project work may include culvert clearing and maintenance, defensible space assessments and clearance, and more.
Tahoe Center
As many as three Tahoe Center crews may complete Built Environment projects. Project work may include culvert clearing and maintenance, defensible space assessments and clearance, and more.
Solano Center
As many as two Solano Center crews may complete Built Environment projects. Project work may include culvert clearing and maintenance, defensible space assessments and clearance, and more.
Vista Center
As many as two Vista Center crews may complete Built Environment projects. Project work may include lighting surveys and energy retrofits at local schools and government buildings, culvert clearing and maintenance, and defensible space assessments and clearance.
Ask Us Anything
We know you have questions about our resource conservation projects and training opportunities. Here are some of the common questions we get. Have more questions? Connect with us!
Talk to A Recruiter
How do I request joining a crew that does Resource Conservation work?
Corpsmembers interested in training and performing Resource Conservation work will typically be assigned to what we call resource crews, some locations may also call them grade crews. Resource crews perform all matter of natural resource related projects, outside of the more specific programs of Wildland Firefighting, Forestry, and Culinary.
Ask your Recruiter about joining a center with a resource crew. Select non-residential centers may offer dedicated energy crews.
Where can I train to do energy specific projects?
Serving on an Energy Corps crew is limited to four non-residential centers, where Corpsmembers commute to the office. Training opportunities are regularly available at Norwalk and Vista centers. Fresno and Sacramento centers may also offer the training and project opportunities.
Do energy crews work day shifts?
Yes, sometimes, but not always. Energy crews often switch to late afternoon and night shifts to accommodate work in offices and schools where day-to-day business cannot be interrupted.
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.
Do I need a degree to go through this training?
No degrees or diplomas are required to enroll in the CCC. 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.
Read Our News
Inland Empire Corpsmembers helped improve access for all, but especially school children, in Riverside County.
Long before a wildfire starts, CCC Sacramento Corpsmembers have already done the work to ensure State Parks buildings in Santa Cruz County have the necessary defensible space.
Vista Corpsmembers are taking their energy retrofitting skills to new heights, literally as they help improve communities in their own communities.
Corpsmembers are surveying fish passages while finding fisheries pathways in the California Conservation Corps.