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Looking for paid job training?
Need help getting your high school diploma?
Wondering how to pay for college?
Every day, hundreds of young people between the ages of 18 and 24 get paid to learn new skills and take classes with the LA Conservation Corps. The work is interesting, the people are supportive and you’ll get the attention you need to succeed on the job and in the classroom.
Is the Corps Right for You?
Attend an Orientation
Interested in hearing more? Come to an orientation!
EVERY Wednesday: 7:30 am at our South LA Center at Saito High – 2824 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213-749-3601)
2nd Tuesday of Each Month: 8:30 am at our East LA Center – 1020 South Fickett Street, Los Angeles, CA 90023 (323-526-1460)
3rd Thursday of Each Month: 8:30 am at our North East LA Center at the John Van de Kamp Center – 1400 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (323-224-2550)
4th Friday of Each Month: 8:30 am at our Compton Creek Natural Park Center – 941 West Cressey Street, Compton, CA 90222 (213-749-3601)
We Are Here to Support Your Success
Education:
• Classes to earn a high school diploma
• CAHSEE exam preparation
• Academic support
• College scholarship opportunities
Job Training:
• Specialized work certificates
• Paid work experience
• Tool and safety training
• Communication and computer skills
• Explore interesting career pathways
Support Services:
• Resume writing help
• Job interview coaching
• Career and college coaching
• Financial literacy
• Legal services
• Case management
Make a Difference:
• Do work that helps the community and environment.
• Plant trees and restore habitats.
• Build trails and parks.
• Remove litter and recycle.
• Enhance green space around L.A.
“The Corps is willing to help anyone who’s willing to help themselves. You’ve got to want it for yourself. They try to help people get through tough times. It’s a real cool program. I’m glad I joined.”
, Corpsmember
“When you come to the LA Corps, you’re coming into something bigger than a 9 to 5. It’s about a future, not just work, or a job. When I look back, I wasn’t going anywhere good. I didn’t have any role models in my life to look up to. The Corps has been like a family to me and helped me to mature. Now I feel like I am part of something special.”
, Corpsmember“I joined the LA Corps at my lowest point in life. I had no education, no income, and was homeless. Not only did I learn how to independently survive, I earned an education. With life skill training from LA Corps, they helped me have confidence in myself, and I am a better person because of it.”
, Alumni“What I like about the Corps is it opens a lot of doors. Now I’m going to go to school and get my diploma and maybe I’ll join the painters union that I just learned about.”
, Corpsmember“I was a Corpsmember in 2014. Life was hard. Now it’s good. Being in the Corps literally gave me the skills for life. The Corps motivates people to work hard and teaches valuable skills. It saves lives. It changed me profoundly.”
, Alumni
Ready to Apply?
Take the next step for your future.
If you already know the Corps is right for you, complete and print out an application.
Fill Out & Print Your Application
Completed applications can be submitted by any of the following methods:
Drop it off at our office located at 1400 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
-or- Mail it to PO Box 861658, Los Angeles, CA 90086-1658, Attention to: Young Adult Corps
-or- Scan & Email it to lgutierrez@lacorps.org
Questions
If you have any questions, please contact Lucy Gutierrez at lgutierrez@lacorps.org or call us at 213-749-3601 x538.
Are You Under the Age of 18?
If you are a youth between the ages of 14-18, please click here to visit our Clean & Green page for more information.
The Los Angeles Conservation Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D