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California Conservation Corps (CCC)

State of California, California Conservation Corps

Pays you

$2,810/mo

Monthly stipend of $2,810 as of Nov 2025, paid once a month. State-funded, not AmeriCorps — no automatic Segal Education Award, though some may be available through partner programs

State-run, year-long residential conservation corps for California young adults ages 18-25, providing paid work experience on environmental and emergency-response projects with a monthly stipend plus room and board.

Term
11 mo–12 mo
Housing
Provided
Airfare
Not covered
Age
18–25
Citizenship
Any citizenship

Deadlines

  • rollingrolling

    Rolling admissions at residential and satellite centers statewide

    Rolling / no fixed deadline

Official site

Verified 9/10/2026 · ccc.ca.gov