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California Association of Local Conservation Corps

California's Community Conservation Corps preserve and protect the environment and provide job skills training and educational opportunities.

The Conservation Corps model promotes stewardship of our natural world while helping young people achieve their potential in the urban world. Local Corps provide an alternative to youth unemployment, incarceration, substance abuse and aimlessness while also helping manage resources, conserve energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide safe and supportive environments where young lives can

get back on track and become assets in their families, in their communities and for all of California.

08/20/2026

Not every Corpsmember arrives with a career plan in place. For James Willoughby 🌟, paid training, daily routes, and the steady pace of crew work helped him build experience and earn the certifications needed to become a Class B Route Driver with Civicorps Recycling social enterprise ♻️.

In May 2026, James entered the Pre-Apprentice Truck Driver training program with the Teamsters at Waste Management 🚚. Through this union-recognized pathway, he is continuing to build his skills while gaining access to strong wages, long-term career growth, and greater stability!

We are incredibly proud of James, and we are committed to helping more Local Corpsmembers obtain the necessary skills for their careers!

07/31/2026

Meet Kayonce Peoples! 🙌 At the Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corps, Kayonce Peoples has been with the recycling program since 2024. While serving as a Local Corpsmember, Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corps has been able to help Kayonce gain more knowledge, learn how to manage work and academics, and provided resources to accomplish her goals. Throughout her time, she has grown incredibly and has now graduated from the EMT program at Fresno City College while being a Local Corpsmember.

Kayonce aspires to become a paramedic or firefighter and graduate college with her Associates in fire technology. 🚒 At the Local Corps, she's been able to take advantage of opportunities, resources, and experiences that leave her better equipped. Her favorite moments include being able to give new Local Corpsmembers advice for navigating their journey and reminding them to take full advantage of the program. 💫

07/30/2026

Since joining the Orange County Conservation Corps (OCCC), the Corps have opened doors for Christopher Vargas that he had never imagined. When asked what being a Local Corpsmember means to him, he didn't hesitate in saying: "The best place to make your first step."

Inspired by a college tour, organized through the OCCC, Christopher learned about a water treatment training program and is now a full-time college student working toward a career in the water treatment industry! His time at OCCC has equipped him with valuable skills and meaningful experiences. His work has included removing poison oak from heavily used trails, replacing water filtration systems at Irvine Great Park to help protect local wildlife, and partnering with organizations to provide meals for individuals experiencing homelessness.

For California, Christopher represents what's possible when we invest in our youth! This year, Senator Durazo is championing a legislative budget request to appropriate $25M annually to the California Conservation Corps and Local Conservation Corps. To support young adults, like Christopher, we respectfully request legislators sign on to Senator Durazo's budget letter and support the proposed investment that would expand career pathways for young adults.

07/27/2026

Across the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, the San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps provides hands-on workforce training opportunities for corpsmembers through urban greening, park maintenance, tree planting, and community beautification projects.🌻

Despite strong interest from corpsmembers pursuing careers in conservation, public works, parks, landscaping, and environmental services, these training opportunities are not consistently available throughout the year. 🌿

🌳 Sustainable Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds (GGRF) would help SGVCC train more corpsmembers annually in urban greening, native plant restoration, wildfire prevention education, and more, while creating clear pathways into stable, high-demand green careers that support California’s climate goals and community resilience efforts. ♻️

We ask for the support of legislators, like Senator Sasha Renée Pérez, to join and sign Senator Durazo's budget letter supporting $25M in continuous GGRF funding for the California Conservation Corps and Local Conservation Corps.

07/23/2026

Meet the landscaping crew and manager of the Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corps in the Thorburn River Access Park creating wildfire defensible space, improving the recreation access, and enhancing the environmental quality of the park!

Through this work, corpsmembers learn how to comply with best management practices, endorsed by the International Society of Arboriculture and the ANSI A300 guidelines, to provide a variety of treatments, including:
• Thinning areas to create a sheltered fuel break
• String trimming grass and forbs to create defensible space
• Improving brush clearance around recreational areas

We are excited to continue serving our communities in Assembly District 8 (Assemblyman David Tangipa) & Senate District 12 (Senator Shannon Grove)!

07/13/2026

Anthony Ngo had spent years developing skills without ever finding the right place to use them, including a college stint that didn't fit his learning style, even with accommodations in place. "I was always learning something new every day, but I rarely, if ever, had to pull from that knowledge and put these skills to use."

When he joined San Jose Conservation Corps + Charter School in October, that changed. He describes his first days as intimidating; a massive operation, a chainsaw in his hands for the first time, and imposter syndrome that shaped his decisions early on. But instead of pulling back, he asked questions and kept showing up.

Today, Anthony has industry-recognized training, hands-on experience in careers in firefighting, forestry, and ranger work, and a new role as a Corpsmember Councilmember — advocating for the corpsmembers coming up behind him.

07/07/2026

What does trail safety actually look like on the ground? For San Jose Conservation Corps + Charter School it looks like the Trail Safety Team; corpsmembers who patrol the city's extensive urban trail network in pairs, riding electric bikes equipped with the tools they need to clear hazards and manage vegetation along the way.

It's a simple idea with real impact: a consistent, friendly presence that keeps trails accessible and secure for everyone who relies on them, from daily commuters to weekend visitors.

Watch the video to see the team in action. 🎥 – https://youtu.be/SowTZLU8kwA

05/27/2026

Corpsmembers from Urban Corps of San Diego County Construction/Green Build team recently replaced the fencing at the San Diego River Mouth — protecting one of the city's most biodiverse coastal habitats from Ocean Beach's Dog Beach next door. 🐦🌿

Working in partnership with San Diego Bird Alliance, San Diego River Park Foundation , and the City of San Diego, Corpsmembers dug and placed 300 fence poles two feet into the sand, each reinforced with rebar, then strung rope and four rows of twisted wire with wooden slats to complete the fence.

Why does it matter? The San Diego River Mouth is home to rare coastal dune and tidal wetland habitat — and over 275 species of birds.

"The fences we partnered with Urban Corps help us share, protect and enjoy the habitat and other species that use this area." — Andrew Meyer, Director of Conservation, San Diego Bird Alliance

05/19/2026

Urban Corps of San Diego County is doing great work as the administrator of the Back 2 Work Program!

Through an innovative partnership between the Butte County Office of Education (BCOE) and Caltrans HQ, Urban Corps Corpsmembers work alongside Caltrans crews on litter and debris removal, w**d and vegetation control, and highway beautification projects across the county.

The Back 2 Work Program helps participants close employment gaps, overcome barriers, and transition back into the workforce. It operates in 27 counties statewide, and Urban Corps of San Diego County is proud to lead it locally.

This is exactly what local corps do best: connecting young people with meaningful work while delivering real environmental and community benefit. 💪💚

05/12/2026

Meet Malaki E. Hayes; his story will stop you in your tracks. 🙌

Malaki faced serious setbacks early in life, including time in prison. When he was released, he came to San Diego, determined to finish school and build something new. His sister suggested Urban Corps of San Diego County.He hesitated, then signed up anyway.

In August 2024, Malaki became a Corpsmember. He joined our Community Improvement Services team, earned his driver's license, and got to work. In June 2025, he walked across the stage and earned his high school diploma. 🎓

"Getting my diploma meant a lot to me. I always thought I was a failure. This accomplishment was the start of opening a new door for me."

Today, Malaki works in construction during the day and attends Summit College's plumbing program at night. He's on track to finish in spring 2026. 💪

"Urban Corps took care of me. It felt like family and a place you can call home."
That's what this is all about. 💚🌿

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