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| NPS | | Teacher Ranger Judy and YCC Mary-Agnes at the Anchorage Public Lands Information Center |
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What is Youth Conservation Corps?
Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) was established on August 13, 1971 through Public Law 91-378 to introduce conservation and preservation to youth in public lands. The YCC program is administered by the following: The National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management.
How Long and How Much?
The YCC summer programs are generally 8 to 10 weeks long depending on which agency you are working with. Members are paid the established Federal minimum wage. However, in states with a minimum wage higher than the Federal wage the higher rate will be paid.
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| NPS | | Orientation project completed by a YCC employee |
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What will you work on?
As a YCC member you will work on a variety of projects that help protect, preserve, and restore the natural, cultural, and historic resources of the agency in which you work for.
Examples of Projects
Restore/ Repair/ Construct
- Trail Construction
- Campsite Restoration
- Fence Construction
- Boardwalk Repair
- Bridge Construction
- Historic Structures
- Boundary Marking Signage
Preservation
- Historic Buildings
- Exotic Plant Removal to Protect Native Plants
- Reclamation of Hazardous Abandoned Building Materials
- Stream Restoration
- Trail Demolition
Research and Teaching
- Wildlife Research Project Assistance
- Environmental Education Planning and Teaching
- Visitor Use Assistance
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| NPS | | YCC Mary-Agnes helping with a kids scavenger hunt at Anchorage Public Lands Information Center |
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Are You Eligible?
Applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 18 years and be a citizen of the United States. Both males and females from all social, economic, ethnic, and racial classifications are eligible to join.
Benefits in Joining
- You will learn new skills that will be an asset for future employment.
- Learn about careers in the specific agency.
- You will have access to tons of recreational activities such as: backpacking, biking, boating, camping, climbing, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, photography, swimming, and much more.
- Develop appreciation for the world's natural environment and heritage.
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| NPS | | Mary-Agnes helping make a puppet show podcast on bear safety |
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YCC Program at the Anchorage Public Lands Information Center
The Youth Conservation Corps students here at this center work on a variety of projects using top of the line equipment. You'll work with some of the nicest people, and you'll enjoy the work too.
As a YCC member at the center this summer, I worked on various projects such as: making orientation kits for the center, helping the rangers with the children groups that visit the center to do the scavenger hunts, helping to make podcasts for the website, and taking photographs.
I really do think that the Youth Conservation Corps Program is an excellent learning and working experience. I would definitely recommend this program to any young adult who is interested in learning more about Alaska, nature, wildlife, preservation, and conservation. - Mary-Agnes
So what are you waiting for? Get involved today!
To download the application, click HERE
Anchorage Public Lands Information Center Contact:
Chris Smith, Park Ranger
605 West 4th Ave. Suite 105
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
(907) 644 - 3663
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Here are just a few of the locations in Alaska that offer YCC Programs
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
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- Pratt Museum at Kachemak Bay
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- Talkeetna's Upper Susitna Soil and Water Conservation District
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- Kodiak Wildlife Refuge
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- National Park Service
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