Canyon Country Youth Corps (CCYC) provides young adults the opportunity to complete service projects on public lands in the Four Corners area in partnership with land management agencies. CCYC Crew Members work on the health and accessibility of these lands through projects such as building and maintaining trails, fuel mitigation, fence construction and maintenance, invasive species removal and habitat restoration.
THE CCYC EXPERIENCE
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Improves work readiness, employment prospects, and economic independence for youth.
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Fosters a healthy lifestyle: respect for self, others, natural resources and the outdoors.
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Living Allowance, eligible for AmeriCorps education awards to members completing at least 300 hours of service.
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Allows youth to work towards completion of their GED.
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Allows for growth in job and life skills.