Conservation Corps North Bay

Overview

Corpsmembers at Conservation Corps North Bay (CCNB) have the opportunity to simultaneously earn a paycheck, work toward their diploma, and receive supportive services. Corpsmembers dedicate four days each week to paid job training on natural resources and zero waste projects including fire fuel reduction, invasive species removal, trail maintenance, recycling routes and collection events, and much more. Members who have not yet graduated high school and/or need to learn English supplement this work experience through enrollment in John Muir Charter School, with class sessions in the evening and on Fridays, and work steadily toward their diploma. All corpsmembers also take part in CCNB’s Career Pathways programming, which includes individualized career exploration and planning, weekly skill development workshops, and job placement support. This comprehensive suite of services acts as a launching pad for corpsmembers, preparing them to enter a living-wage career and become active members of the communities in which they live. Enrollment at CCNB delivers tangible results to the young people who participate in our program. CCNB works with its network of local businesses, government agencies, and trade associations to help corpsmembers obtain living wage jobs, formal apprenticeships, internships, and/or post-secondary education opportunities.