Overcoming Barriers
Gaining Job Skills
Continuing Education
Working with the Corps
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264-1048
YouthBuild
AmeriCorps
1371 Stanislaus
264-1004 fax

The desire for self fulfillment is universal.

The Fresno Local Conservation Corps gives young adults the opportunity to develop and express it.

Helping people rebuild their lives and their neighborhoods.

Education icon Fresno Local Conservation Corps

The Fresno Local Conservation Corps has been building a structure for success since it's inception in 1993, and continues to grow and respond to local needs.
We are a project of the Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission providing young adults, ages 18 through 24, with employment, training and education to become productive and contributing members of our community.


Overcoming Barriers
The Local Conservation Corps provides employment, training and education services that give young adults an opportunity to become productive and contributing members of our community. Young adult needs are addressed at a variety of levels through alternative education models, case management and on-the-job training.


Gaining a Variety of Training and Job Skills
Recycling
New Home Construction
Weatherization
Outreach and Public Awareness Presentations
Groundskeeping
Tutoring
Irrigation Systems
Landscaping
Demolition
Concrete Pouring/Finishing
Painting
Product Assembly and Installation
General Repairs and Maintenance
Housing Rehabilitation
Use of Power Tools and Equipment
Playground Construction


Continuing Education
Corpsmembers enroll in high school diploma coursework, college courses and life skills training concurrent with their daily work assignments. Conservation awareness, money management, effective parenting, leadership development, resume writing and interviewing skills are a few of the life skills courses offered by the Corps.


Working with the Corps

Working with us is easy to do. our project coordinators and contract development staff are available to tailor a service plan designed to meet your needs. We offer supervised work crews to both public agencies and private contractors. Crews specialize in:

  • Recycling Promotion and Collection
  • Landscape maintenance
  • New Construction
  • Construction rehabilitation
  • Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation
  • General Clean Up and Beautification
  • Public Awareness Presentations
  • Tutoring and Literacy