by mark | May 21, 2024 | All, News, Southern, Trail Construction and Maintenance
The California Conservation Corps is no stranger to rugged terrain and steep slopes, since 1976 Corpsmembers have weathered the elements and created hundreds of miles of trails across California. Recently, however, one CCC crew ventured beyond the Sierras to engage in...
by mark | Mar 11, 2024 | CAL FIRE Wildland Firefighter training, News
“I see myself becoming a well-known chef one day,” said CCC Delta Corpsmember Rashad Wilson. “I got my ServSafe Managers certificate and that was a big step up for me. It was a hard test, but I prevailed.” With dreams of being future chefs and restauranteurs,...
by mark | Dec 6, 2023 | CAL FIRE Wildland Firefighter training, News
Butte College welcomed Corpsmembers from the California Conservation Corps (CCC) Chico Center to campus for a Geographic Information System (GIS) Course in the fall 2023 semester. As a result, these young adults have a clearer understanding of how the practical skills...
by mark | Nov 16, 2023 | CAL FIRE Wildland Firefighter training, News
After losing everything in one of the most devastating fires in U.S. history, any bit of supplies and support is appreciated. Over the last six weeks, Corpsmembers from CCC’s Tahoe, Placer, Sacramento, and Redding crews have been working with Lahaina Fire...