JOIN THE CORPSWhy Should You Join the LA Conservation Corps?

Get paid, earn your diploma, and train for a career.

If you are between the ages of 18-26, you can join the LA Conservation Corps!

• Paid job training for at least a year—earn while you learn!
• Competitive pay $17.50/hour, working 5 days, 28+ hours per week with opportunities to earn more at six and 12 months in the program.
• Make an impact Help the environment and your community by cleaning streets, planting trees, restoring habitats, and more!
• Industry-recognized certifications Opportunities to gain valuable credentials, including OSHA 10, CPR/First Aid, Forklift, S212 Chainsaw, HAZWOPER 40, and more.
• No high school diploma? Earn your diploma if you need it while gaining paid job experience at the Corps.
• Career support Get personalized guidance from our Corpsmember Development team to help you land a great job.
• Transition Support Qualify for financial assistance for college, trade school or a new job through the Corps’ Transition Support Fund.
• Convenient locations Choose a site near you in Compton, South Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, Northeast Los Angeles, or the San Fernando Valley.

LA Conservation Corps unleashes the power of youth to make a positive impact on the community and the environment. Our programs provide mutual benefit for young adults seeking self-sufficiency, a community that needs services, and an environment that needs to be healed.