Conservation Corps North Carolina

🎆 Happy 4th of July! 🎆 This Independence Day, we are proud to highlight our SkillBridge program, a partnership between the US Forest Service and Conservation Corps of North Carolina (CCNC). This program offers professional development and workforce training in conservation and public lands management for active duty military members transitioning to civilian life in their last 180 days of service! Program Highlights: 🛠️ Gain skills for a career with the Forest Service or other land management organizations. 🌲 Work in diverse areas like habitat management, recreation management, wildland firefighting, and more. 📍 Locations: Croatan and Uwharrie National Forests in NC, and CCNC training sites. 🎓 Earn certifications in Wilderness First Aid, S-212 Wildfire Chainsaw, Type II Wilderness Firefighter, and more. Eligibility: Service members from any military installation in their last 180 days of service. Salary and benefits continue through the DoD during participation. CCNC is taking applications NOW! Program Dates: 🗓️ January 27th, 2025 - May 16th, 2025 More info: https://lnkd.in/gNb-RkBD Conservation Corps North Carolina USDA Forest Service

🌲 Meet Arey Clark, Conservation Corps North Carolina intern working with NC State Parks! 🌳 Arey has been busy collecting essential data and developing innovative outdoor recreation solutions to improve access to our beautiful natural resources. They've assessed nearly 200 miles of biking, hiking, and equestrian trails across six parks, including the most comprehensive trail system in NC State Parks. 🥾🚴♂️🐴 With their hard work, Arey has developed six formal park overviews, six potential trail project overviews, and seventeen maps using GIS. Plus, they've led six CCNC trail crews and created project instructions, enhancing outdoor recreation for all. Arey said of their experience, "These accomplishments are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to my professional growth and involvement! I am grateful for the multiple possibilities afforded by CCNC and NC State Parks, and I look forward to contributing to future projects and developments for the remainder of my time." Job well done, Arey! Conservation Corps North Carolina

The US Forest Service, in partnership with Conservation Legacy and Conservation Corps of North Carolina (CCNC), is excited to offer professional development and workforce training in conservation and public lands management for active duty military transitioning to civilian life in their last 180 days of service! Program Highlights: 🛠️ Gain skills for a career with the Forest Service or other land management organizations. 🌲 Work in diverse areas like habitat management, recreation management, wildland firefighting, and more. 📍 Locations: Croatan and Uwharrie National Forests in NC, and CCNC training sites. 🎓 Earn certifications in Wilderness First Aid, S-212 Wildfire Chainsaw, Type II Wilderness Firefighter, and more. Eligibility: Service members from any military installation in their last 180 days of service. Salary and benefits continue through the DoD during participation. Program Dates: 🗓️ January 27th, 2025 - May 16th, 2025 #Conservation #CCNC #SkillBridge #Veterans #MilitaryTransition #NaturalResources #PublicLands #CareerDevelopment Conservation Legacy USDA Forest Service

🌟 Join us for a memorable summer adventure with the Old Fort Youth Crew! 🌟 Dates: July 15th – August 2nd 🗓️ Salary: $15 per hour 💸 Location: Old Fort, North Carolina CCNC is now hiring for the Old Fort Youth Crew! This crew will work with the Forest Service to complete trail maintenance and construction projects in the Grandfather District of the Pisgah National Forest! This is a three-week long session and the crew will complete conservation service projects in the field 8-hours a day, Monday-Friday and return home each evening. Get your applications in before May 13th! #Youthcrew #ServiceOpportunity #YouthLeadership #CommunityEngagement

Did you catch President Biden's Earth Day address on Monday? He announced the launch of the American Climate Corps website, which we are so excited about! But what you might not have seen was our CEO, Amy Sovocool, alongside CCNC Corps Director Jessie Birckhead, ACC Corps Director Zach Foster, and four of our amazing corps members: Avery Guy, John Little, Hannah Dahl, and Annemiek Cuppen in the audience! Our team was thrilled to be part of such a historic announcement and to help build a climate-resilient future across the nation. Conservation Legacy is a partner of the American Climate Corps and many of our open positions are currently listed on the ACC website. We are always hiring! Check out https://lnkd.in/gDHG6GZy to see if there is a position for you! AmeriCorps The Corps Network Conservation Corps North Carolina

🌟 Join us for an unforgettable summer with the Durham Youth Crew! 🌟 Dates: June 17th - July 5th 🗓️ Salary: $15 per hour 💸 Location: Durham, North Carolina CCNC is now hiring for our Durham Youth Crew! This summer our crew will partner with Urban Community Agrinomics (UCAN) to tackle trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and garden improvements. 🛠️ These participants (aged 15-18) will embrace learning, conquer challenges, and foster community while making a difference! 🌟 #DurhamYouthCrew #ServiceOpportunity #YouthLeadership #CommunityEngagement

🙌Big congratulations to Conservation Corps North Carolina for wrapping up their inaugural Spring Break Youth Conservation Corps program in Cherokee, NC! 🙌 In collaboration with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), CCNC Intern Avery Guy and Youth Program Coordinator Jackie Meyer spearheaded a week-long initiative, engaging high schoolers in impactful projects within their community. From invasive species removal to trail maintenance and informative educational sessions led by our National Park Service partners, these students absolutely excelled, and we couldn't be prouder of their achievements over the week! Another shout out goes to the CCNC Botany Interns Peyton Bradley and Atsei Cooper for joining the crew and teaching the them all about native plant species in the Cherokee area. They were a incredible addition to the team and were able to share their passion for conservation with the students! Lastly a huge thank you goes to all the partners who worked together to get this program off the ground, the EBCI Tribal Natural Resources department, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Junaluska Museum, and USDA Forest Service.

For more than a decade, North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives has been supporting the work Conservation Corps North Carolina is doing to revitalize habitats and communities across the state. The youth program has impacted the lives of hundreds of young people, providing meaningful experiences that build job skills and cultivate leadership. Read more below about the partnership that was born out of a shared goal -- to build resilient communities and a brighter future. 

It's not too late to give! Celebrate Conservation Legacy's 25th anniversary this year and help us build a world with healthy lands, air and water; thriving people and resilient communities! Donate today: https://ow.ly/zwCJ50QgQ4i ⬅️🤝 Photo description: Conservation Corps North Carolina crew of six stands in front of a wooden structure at Camp Slocum, NC.

⭐ ALL STAFF GATHERING 2023⭐ Last week, after a three-year hiatus, over 150 Conservation Legacy staff members traveled to Phoenix, Arizona for our annual All Staff Gathering to spend time together, learn from one another, and have fun! And boy, did we have FUN! Being back together under one roof as one community felt fantastic. We are immensely thankful to our ASG committee, who worked tirelessly to organize this event, especially you, Stacey Alfandre! Some highlights of the week: 👉 Peer-led sessions ranging from leadership development to logistics best practices 👉 Short film festival showcasing our incredible work nationwide 👉 BBQ Dinner at Phoenix Zoo Conservation Center 👉 90's themed gala celebrating our program and staff anniversaries 👉 Brought our board members out to meet our staff members in person 👉 Individual Placement and Alumni panel to hear from members It was a week filled with collaboration, camaraderie, and the spirit of conservation. We are deeply grateful for this incredible community of dedicated individuals! 🌿🤝💚 #ConservationLegacy #ASG2023