If you’re looking for a life-changing opportunity with specialized training, education and scholarships while earning a paycheck and giving back to your community and the environment, the California Conservation Corps is the place to be.

As a Corpsmember, you will work toward sustaining California’s natural resources in communities and state and national parks while enhancing your professional, educational, and personal goals. The skills and lessons you learn in the CCC build a strong foundation for starting your career, and stay with you for the rest of your life.

Veterans often find, through the CCC, pathways to careers in firefighting, transportation departments and in fish and wildlife departments.

The CCC also gives you opportunities to see beautiful and unique parts of California, create lifelong memories, and form lasting relationships with fellow Corpsmembers.

Individuals joining the California Conservation Corps must be:

• 18-25 years of age, or military veterans up through age 29
• A California resident
• Able to successfully pass fingerprint and background check, drug test, physical exam and training
• Willing and able to work outdoors in all types of weather and conditions
• Willing and able to respond to emergencies and be away from home or assigned center for two weeks or longer
• Willing and able to participate in the CCC education program
• Military veterans ages 26-29 must be in possession of a DD214 with a discharge status of Honorable or General under Honorable Conditions

Call 800-952-5627 to speak with a recruiter between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Corpsmembers receive free health insurance and Personal Leave Credits. Corpsmembers also receive a number of free trainings and certifications (such as CPR), and can earn scholarship money.

The California Conservation Corps welcomes recruits from all backgrounds. Joining is simple. You can call, stop by a center or click Join Now!

Joining the CCC is easy! Just follow these simple steps:

1. Apply Online. Once you submit your application to join, a CCC Recruiter will reach out and guide you through the steps below.
2. Attend an Information Session in person or online
3. Schedule and attend an interview with your Recruiter
4. Receive a CCC Center assignment

Apply online at any time by clicking here: https://cccrecruit.my.site.com/careers