The Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) is a nonprofit organization that provides educational and work programs for young adults, focusing on environmental conservation and community improvement projects in the Long Beach area. As a California certified Conservation Corps, CCLB is part of a larger network of local Corps across California, all of which are dedicated to promoting continuing and career technical education, on-the-job training, environmental restoration, social justice, safety-net services, and mental health resources.

CCLB offers a variety of programs including part-time and full-time paid work experience, educational programs to obtain a high school diploma, and training in environmental conservation best practices. Corpsmembers perform environmental work projects including planting and maintaining trees, recycling, providing disaster relief, creating fire-resilient wildlands, building gardens, constructing parks, maintaining wetlands, restoring habitats, and educating the public about environmental stewardship.

Yes! Corpsmembers typically work 28 to 40 hours weekly and are paid $16.00 and above per hour depending on their education needs, training and time with CCLB. Providing training pay has several benefits including financial support, equity and inclusivity, increased motivation, retention, and program completion, and economic empowerment.

Our main office is in Long Beach, but our Corpsmembers engage in work projects in surrounding cities and communities including Lakewood, Signal Hill, South Gate, Catalina Island, the Angeles National Forest, the Cleveland National Forest, and along the lower Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers. LEARN MORE HERE >

For more detailed information, please visit the “Contact Us” page on our website to fill out an inquiry form.

As a Corpsmember, you will contribute to the stewardship and restoration of California's natural resources while enhancing your professional, educational, and personal goals. The job skills and lessons you learn through your journey with CCLB will build a strong foundation for your career and your future.

Young adults aged 18 to 26 who are interested in making a difference in their community and gaining work experience in environmental conservation are eligible to join.

You can apply by visiting the “Join the Corps” page on our website where you will find the application form and more information about the application process.

Obtaining a high school diploma is a requirement of employment at CCLB, but we can help you achieve it! Diplomas are obtained at no cost through a partnership with The Education Corps, so you can earn your diploma and work at the same time. CCLB provides additional educational support for high school and college coursework such as tutoring, mentorship, and scholarships.

Typically, Corpsmembers join CCLB for a one-year commitment, during which they engage in personal and professional development through environmental conservation work, job training, career preparation, and life skills training. With an overarching goal of facilitating career connections and creating pathways that reduce barriers to long-term success, many of our Corpsmembers find full-time employment after they complete the program. CCLB is proud to continue supporting Corpsmembers after they successfully complete the program through various supportive services.

Many Corpsmembers discover new career passions and pathways to employment during their experience with CCLB. Corpsmembers have become firefighters, trail workers, park rangers, small business owners, public servants, and more. Many Corpsmembers also pursue college or vocational schools, utilizing scholarships earned at CCLB.

Our projects include habitat restoration, urban greening, waste reduction, and water conservation projects throughout Long Beach and Los Angeles County. In addition to supporting local environmental projects like reducing fire fuel loads in the Angeles and Cleveland National Forests, CCLB is often called upon to assist with local and national emergencies by providing natural disaster relief like the removal of fallen trees, watershed management, food and supply packaging and distribution, and logistical support.

Yes! CCLB works with several regional municipalities and government agencies to manage effective collaboration and service project opportunities. CCLB also partners with local conservation organizations such as the Watershed Conservation Authority, Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, Los Cerritos Wetlands, Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, and the Catalina Island Conservancy to facilitate educational opportunities and service projects.

Through hands-on projects, educational programs, and community outreach, CCLB promotes sustainable practices and environmental stewardship in Long Beach and surrounding communities. All CCLB projects have a stewardship or conservation element, and our Corpsmembers contribute to significant ecological restoration efforts across Los Angeles County.

Alongside work programs, we offer educational opportunities including high school diploma completion, career counseling, and certifications in environmental and conservation fields. CCLB facilitates numerous training and certification opportunities, including First Aid/CPR training, California Naturalist Certification, landscaping and trail building skills, plant species identification, interpretive signage installation, stormwater infrastructure maintenance, urban stormwater run-off prevention strategies, community outreach strategies, wildland fire safety training, wildland fire chainsaw training, and hazardous waste operations and emergency response training.