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Youth Conservation Corps program seeks to fill jobs with local youth from the community

Great Falls, Mont., March 20, 2023– The Belt Creek-White Sulphur Springs, Lincoln and Rocky Mountain ranger districts on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest are accepting applications for the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) summer employment program for local youth ages 15-18 who are interested in conservation and stewardship. Participants will be hired to work the duration of the summer, June - August 2023.

"The YCC program provides a gateway to fulfilling careers for youth in our local community that equips them with the skills, knowledge and a network to be successful in future natural resource positions," said Program Manager Rory Glueckert. "We look forward to hosting youth at three of our districts this year and we look forward to working alongside students on projects that benefit ecosystem health and local communities."

The Youth Conservation Corps summer employment program was established in 1971 and continues to honor its mission to help accomplish meaningful work on public lands while employing 15-18 year olds of all social, economic, ethnic, and racial backgrounds.

Participants have the opportunity for a backcountry experience on the Rocky Mountain Ranger District (10 days in the backcountry, 4 days off) or the opportunity to commute to the White Sulphur Springs Ranger District or Lincoln Ranger District for work each day (typical 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Friday work schedule). Youth will be hired for nine weeks and will be paid $15/hour biweekly.

Applicants can apply by email, mail, or dropping off their application at the local district office. Application forms and additional information can be found on our website: https://go.usa.gov/xs9EG . The deadline to apply for the YCC program on the Rocky Mountain Ranger District and Lincoln District is April 7. The deadline to apply for the YCC program on the Belt Creek-White Sulphur Springs Ranger District is April 14.

 

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