Youth Conservation Corps

The Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) is a program that provides young people, typically ages 15 to 18, with opportunities to work on environmental projects, such as restoring parks, planting trees, and maintaining public lands. Participants gain job skills, environmental knowledge, and a sense of community responsibility while contributing to conservation efforts. The program usually lasts for a summer or during the school year and is often sponsored by federal, state, or local government agencies. Overall, YCC promotes environmental stewardship, youth development, and workforce readiness through hands-on conservation work.