California Conservation Corps (CCC)
  • 1824 Commercenter Circle, San Bernardino, CA 92408, United States
  • WWW.CCC.CA.GOV

Looking for Military Veterans Ages 18-29 interested in Wildland Fire Training
Join our CCC Veterans Forestry Crew and get paid training through our program.

~San Bernardino location- We are having another enrollment on August 3, 2015
USFS annual training in April 2015 was a success. Veterans needed to backfill and train for next years USFS training. Enrollment will be continuous after this date.

Interested Candidates
Please apply at
www.CCC.CA.GOV

The CCC is inviting military veterans 18-29 to apply for an exciting opportunity that combines hands-on work experience and skills training in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). Successful candidates will be enrolled in the CCC Veterans Program full-time and receive USFS training in wildland firefighting, chainsaw, tool use, safety, and crew organization. Veterans will work on fuel reduction, forestry and wildfire education projects. Participants who complete this program may be eligible for the USFS job opportunities. Successful participation may lead to full-time positions with the USFS.
CCC will provide Career Devolvement: Self-Assessment, Occupational Research and Goal Setting, Applications, Resume, Cover Letters and References, Organized Job Search, Networking, Portfolios, Interviewing, and how to succeed at work.

Check out our you tube video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgGlLyfsWf4&feature=youtu.be

Qualifications

Honorable Discharge, or General Discharge
under Honorable Conditions (Provide DD214)
18-29 years of age
Not on formal probation or parole
No conviction for violent offenses or drug
crimes
Able to pass background check, drug test,
physical exam and training
Willing to work outdoors in all types of
weather and conditions
Willing to respond to emergencies
Willing to participate in education programs

Scholarships available
State Holidays
Vacation/Sick leave
Medical
Non Residential locations- San Bernardino, Ca.
Residential- Room and board available in Lake Tahoe/ Placer( Auburn) Greyhound ticket provided
$325 covers room and board, utilities, and meals.( Deducted from monthly pay check)

Salary: $1,520.00 /month