Orange County Conservation Corps

09/23/2026

Thank you to Senator Durazo for being a staunch advocate for the local conservation corps and advocating for frontline communities and youth to be considered when enhancing the equity of California’s climate investments. Moreover, we’d like to thank Governor Newsom, Senator Laird, Senator Reyes, Assemblymember Gabriel, Assemblymember Bennett, Assembly Speaker Rivas, and Senate Pro Tem Limón for their leadership and support throughout the process.
The local conservation corps are eager to continue the work!

We are excited to share Senate Bill 178 (Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review) was signed by Governor Newsom! SB 178 provides a one-time infusion of funding for the local conservation corps to continue leading in projects that protect California’s environment while providing training for local corpsmembers to pursue career opportunities within the recycling, waste management, and environmental services.

Thank you to Senator Durazo (María Elena Durazo) for being a staunch advocate for the local conservation corps and advocating for frontline communities and youth to be considered when enhancing the equity of California’s climate investments. Moreover, we’d like to thank Governor Newsom (Governor Gavin Newsom), Senator Laird (California State Senator John Laird), Senator Reyes (Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes), Assemblymember Gabriel (Asm. Jesse Gabriel), Assemblymember Bennett (Steve Bennett), Assembly Speaker Rivas (Speaker Robert Rivas), and Senate Pro Tem Limón (Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón) for their leadership and support throughout the process.

The local conservation corps are eager to continue the work!

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07/23/2026

Meet Will's Crew!
A team driven by service, growth, & community impact! Together they are working together to build a stronger future through meaningful hands on projects & environmental conservation!

07/07/2026

Many thanks to our wonderful partners on this beneficial and important project! U.S. Bank SoCalGas Rep. Lou Correa Senator Tom Umberg Sharon Quirk-Silva Assemblymember Avelino Valencia Natalie Rubalcava Kristen Maahs for Anaheim O.C. Supervisor Doug Chaffee County of Orange, California Anaheim PD

07/02/2026

Clear Vision, Brighter Futures! 🌟
A special thank you to Serve the People OC. OCCC Corpsmembers received free vision tests and prescription eyeglasses. Removing barriers to vision care and helping them succeed daily in work and school. Your generosity made a meaningful difference for our corps members. And a special thank you to Sargent Ramos for helping coordinate this event.

06/24/2026

Our latest newsletter is here! Go here to see what we've been up to: https://vist.ly/58w7q

06/23/2026

🌿 Exciting news! 🌧️ We’ve just wrapped up our Green Stormwater Infrastructure Training Bioretention Project! 🎉 Join us this Friday, June 26th at 10AM to celebrate this milestone and discover how we’re making a positive impact on our community and environment. Check it out! 💚

06/10/2026

The Orange County Conservation Corps is honored and deeply grateful to receive a $25,000 contribution from Enterprise Bank & Trust.
A special thank you to John Murillo and Nora Perez for their steadfast support of our mission and investment in Orange County’s future workforce. Their partnership empowers young adults with valuable career and employability skills while making a lasting impact through conservation and community improvement projects across Orange County.
Together, we are creating opportunities, building careers, and strengthening our communities.

05/21/2026

Career Fair day at the Corps! 👨‍🍳🌳🚒🔥👷‍♂️

Our Corpsmembers connected with recruiters and community partners from a wide range of industries to learn about job openings, education pathways, and career opportunities. At the Orange County Conservation Corps, we work directly with our Corpsmembers to connect them with valuable resources, hands on support, and opportunities that help them take the next step toward their goals.

We’re extremely grateful to everyone who came out. Including representatives from several branches of the military, CAL Fire, culinary schools, car dealerships, OC Parks, and more! Thank you for investing in our Corpsmembers and their futures.

05/19/2026

NOW HIRING!
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05/07/2026

2026 Project of the Year Award Partner! Following the devastating Eaton and Palisades Fires in January 2025, which claimed over two dozen lives and destroyed 16,000 structures in Los Angeles County, the OCCC collaborated with various state agencies along with California Conservation Corps, LA Conservation Corps, Conservation Corps of Long Beach, San Jose Conservation Corps + Charter School & Community Services Employment Training - CSET to assist in recovery efforts. Over several weeks, more than 70 Corpsmembers and 11 staff focused on stabilizing burned hillsides to reduce flooding and debris-flow risks, and protect nearby communities. They installed erosion-control systems, removed debris, and cleared storm drains. Prior to deployment, Corpsmembers underwent extensive training, including HAZWOPER certification and OSHA safety courses. This coordinated effort resulted in significant achievements: over 82,000 linear feet of straw wattles installed, thousands of sandbags placed, storm drains cleared, hazardous trees removed, and nearly 200 structures protected, highlighting OCCC's reliability in emergency response.