Program Overview
Receive paid, on-the-job training, hands-on work experience, and environmental education through our urban greening and environmental service projects.
 
What You’ll Do
Work in crews dispatched throughout the greater San Gabriel Valley, gaining real-world experience while serving your community. Projects include:

• Habitat restoration

• Alley cleanups and recycling

• Park and community garden construction

• Fire prevention and vegetation management

• Tree planting and urban greening

• Trail refurbishment

• Food waste rescue and redistribution

• Affordable housing construction

• And more

 
Who Can Join

• Young adults ages 18–26 interested in environmental work, workforce training, and career exploration

 
What You’ll Gain

• Paid work experience and job training

• Environmental education and hands-on skill development

• Career exploration and professional development support

• Access to wraparound support services

 
Education, Credentials & Support
Participants may earn:

• Specialized workforce certifications

• College or trade school scholarships

• Case Management Services to help navigate barriers

• High school diploma completion through our partner YouthBuild Charter School of California

 
Ongoing Guidance & Career Pathways
Receive step-by-step support from our Corps Navigation Team, including:

• Individualized career planning

• Job placement assistance

• College and trade school enrollment support

• Post-program transition and alumni services

 
We’re here to help you build a career - whether that means getting a job, going to college, or entering a skilled trade.