Employers are placing more emphasis on education when hiring entry-level workers, and the CCC wants its corps members to enter the working world with the tools they need to succeed. In the CCC's education program, all corps members will devote at least three hours a week to classes. Those without high school diplomas or GEDs will work to obtain them, with assistance through the Muir Charter School. The CCC also works with local adult schools and community colleges.

Numerous graduation ceremonies are held during the year to honor those who've earned diplomas or GEDs in the Corps.

All corps members take courses in Career Development and Conservation Awareness. In Career Development, the focus is on putting together a resume and building job search and interview skills, preparing for employment after the Corps. Conservation Awareness teaches corps members about environmental principles and the "why" behind their work. As the CCC likes to say, "Conservation is our Middle Name!"

Most centers have learning resource centers that include computers with Internet access. Corps members are encouraged to advance their computer literacy while in the Corps.

Tutorial assistance and counseling may be available as well.

Visit the California Conservation Corp Website at:
http://www.ccc.ca.gov/CORPMEMB/corpmemb.htm