Unlock Your Potential with Free Training and Career Opportunities
Are you between 16-24 years old and interested in a fulfilling, dependable, and worthwhile career in conservation?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service’s Civilian Conservation Centers (CCC) can help you achieve your dreams. In partnership with the Department of Labor (DOL), these centers provide full wrap-around services with free academic credentials, career technical training, and life skills to youth and young adults in residential areas across America.
Applicants living in low-income and/or underserved areas can qualify for the opportunity to make a career for themselves in a welcoming and uplifting environment. The full wrap-around services include transportation, housing, food, physical and mental health services, education, placement services, a small stipend, and more.
Comprehensive Training
Diverse Career Paths
Supportive Environment
Complete Package
As an eligible participant, you are granted a suite of benefits and inclusions throughout the training journey, allowing you to achieve a career you can be proud of without the stress or worry of sacrificing your livelihood for education.
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Photo Credit: Courtesy of US Forest Service
Photo Credit: Courtesy of US Forest Service
Viable Employment
Prepare for a Career in Conservation
The Forest Service and many public land agencies hire educated and trained conservation professionals each year. In 2024, The Forest Service has already hired more than 70 critical entry-level positions in wildland firefighting, forestry, administration, and maintenance.
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Exciting Opportunities
Program graduates are sought after for their training and wide-ranging backgrounds, making their experiences and knowledge ideal candidates for federal and industry jobs.
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High Success Rate
A majority of CCC program graduates choose to move directly into employment while many often continue their educational journey into the military, college or advanced training – interrupting the cycle of poverty.
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Our Programs
Meaningful Service
Community Impact
Participate in work-based learning to gain real-world experience and earn funds to support your transition to independence.
Earn While You Learn
Students earn wages for hours of service during their education and training in addition to the full wrap-around service benefits. Hours of service areas include:
- Wildfire risk reduction and firefighting
- Conservation on public lands
- Local community support and rural development
Invest in your future and believe in your dreams
Make a living doing something worthwhile for yourself, your family, your community, and the planet. By joining the Forest Services’ Civilian Conservation Centers, you receive vocational training, education, wrap-around services, and job placement assistance in a career that makes an impact.
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Hear From Our Program Students:
“I’m so happy my mom pushed me to enroll in Job Corps. I’ve met really good people here. The feeling of security I have here has allowed me to break out of the box I felt trapped in.”
— Alaynah
Songhawk, Boxelder Job Corps CCC
“I never thought I would achieve so much from the program. I came to Job Corps with no license, had dropped out of high school and had never been away from home. Because of Job Corps I have a car, my diploma and a career.”
— Amy B.
Oconaluftee Job Corps CCC
“I am Native American and it was good to participate in a multicultural project with people from different backgrounds. We lived and ate together while refurbishing a historical cabin, rescuing history for future generations to witness and understand.”
— Severn B.
Collbran Job Corps carpentry student
“I don’t regret being in Job Corps for two years, because I have something to show for it. I’m 20 years old and instead of sitting at home and searching for a job, I am building a career. I could not let myself pass up this chance. Job Corps has really changed my life for the greater good and I wouldn’t be where I’m at now if it wasn’t for this program.”
—Dajeanai P.
LBJ Job Corps graduate
“It was one of the greatest experiences I’ve had with Job Corps. I really do hope that other students are able to have this experience because it was amazing.”
— Logan A.