Get Youth Conservation Corps (ycc) Application

The CCC is for individuals ages 18 through 25 and military veterans through age 29. Prospective CCC Corpsmembers must successfully pass a background check, drug test, and physical exam before enrolling in the program.

California Conservation Corps Salary Annual SalaryMonthly PayTop Earners$38,000$3,16675th Percentile$38,000$3,166Average$36,939$3,07825th Percentile$34,500$2,875

ACE provides members with free housing during their term of service. When working in or near the Pacific West Division, members spend off days in our hostel-style housing in Sacramento, CA, Ridgecrest, CA, or Palm Springs/Coachella Valley, CA.

California Conservation Corps Salary Annual SalaryMonthly PayTop Earners$38,000$3,16675th Percentile$38,000$3,166Average$36,939$3,07825th Percentile$34,500$2,875

Our program provides young adults 18 – 25 years old a year of paid service to the State of California. During their year of service, Corpsmembers work on environmental projects and respond to natural and man-made disasters.

We are the oldest and largest conservation corps in the nation. Our program provides young adults 18 – 25 years old a year of paid service to the State of California. During their year of service, Corpsmembers work on environmental projects and respond to natural and man-made disasters.

Prospective CCC Corpsmembers must successfully pass a background check, drug test, and physical exam before enrolling in the program. Applicants may not be eligible if they have a record of a criminal conviction or pending legal action for a serious felony or violent crime.

The YCC affords members a variety of opportunities to work on projects such as constructing and repairing trails, preserving and repairing historic buildings, removing invasive species, assisting with wildlife and land research, leading environmental education programs, and supporting agency staff.