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Youth Conservation Corps (YCC)

DeadlineOpening soon
LocationNational parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and fish hatcheries nationwide
EligibilityGrades 10-12
CostPaid to you

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Key details

Deadline
Rolling / no deadline
Status
Opening soon
Grade levels
Grades 10-12
Difficulty
Low
Location
National parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and fish hatcheries nationwide
How to apply
Members only

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About

A federal summer employment program placing 15-18 year olds in paid conservation work on public lands, run jointly across National Park Service and USDA Forest Service sites nationwide. Participants earn federal or state minimum wage, whichever is higher, over an 8-10 week program.

Who can apply

Students in grades 10–12.

Subjects

Environmental scienceConservation

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