§ YOUTH
LA Conservation Corps Young Adult Corps
LA Conservation Corps
Who qualifies
Young adults ages 18-26.
How to apply
Click 'Apply Now' on the Join the Corps page, or call a recruiter at (213) 651-7168.
What it is
Paid job training for young adults doing conservation, urban forestry, recycling and disaster response work. Corpsmembers can earn a high school diploma while working, earn certifications like OSHA 10, CPR/First Aid and Forklift, and get career guidance plus a transition fund for college, trade school or a new job.
What they offer
Paid job training
free$17.50/hour, 5 days and at least 28 hours a week, with raises at 6 and 12 months
High school diploma
freeEarn a diploma while working
Certifications
freeOSHA 10, CPR/First Aid, Forklift, Chainsaw, HAZWOPER 40
Transition Support Fund
freeMoney toward college, trade school or a new job
Contact
About the organisation
Founded about 40 years ago, LA Conservation Corps serves more than 5,000 young people a year through paid work, education and support.
Service area
Compton, South LA, East LA, Northeast LA, San Fernando Valley