Monterey Bay CCC
Monterey Bay Operation CCC
30 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
Tel: (831) 768-0150
Fax: (831) 901-6755
30 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
Tel: (831) 768-0150
Fax: (831) 901-6755
Mission
Missiontitle
The young women and men of the Corps work hard protecting and restoring California's environment and responding to disasters, becoming stronger workers, citizens and individuals through their service.
John Muir Charter School at the Monterey CCC offers corpsmembers an educational program that makes a positive impact in the lives of our students, as well as the community.
CCC MOTTO:
"Hard work, low pay, miserable conditions... and more!"
"Hard work, low pay, miserable conditions... and more!"
John Muir Charter School at the Monterey CCC offers corpsmembers an educational program that makes a positive impact in the lives of our students, as well as the community.
Students at the CCC Monterey Bay Center are enrolled in the California
Conservation Corps, a one year program to develop employable skills and
habits while working on conservation projects. John Muir Charter School
began its partnership with the CCC Monterey Bay Center in 1999. The
strong partnership between JMCS and the CCC is key to the success of
students. Students arrive with a wide range of academic skills and
accomplishments. Each student works with the teacher to identify their
goals and academic needs and together they develop a plan that leads to a
high school diploma. Teacher to student ratios are small, allowing
each student to have individualized and/or small group instruction.
CCC and JMCS staff meet regularly to discuss students' progress both at
work and in the classroom. Teachers will visit work camps called SPIKEs
to connect the classroom to their work. Classroom course work can vary
but there is an emphasis on developing skills that will assist them in
life and at work. Our counseling program allows students to meet weekly
with a counselor to help them navigate life’s roadblocks. Students
often remark that they've never had a school experience with so much
support.
Student Corpsmembers in the CCC Monterey Bay have a range of
opportunities available. On resource crews they will work on projects
with our various sponsors in the majestic Monterey Bay Area. The work
is dynamic and challenging. It may involve fire fuel reduction, wetland
rehabilitation, trail work, highway maintenance, emergency response,and
more. Corpsmembers are trained in First Aid, CPR, Flood fighting, Fire
Camp Support and HAZWOPER. They also have opportunities to get
certifications in Leadership, Chainsaw Operations, Blue Card (State
Drivers) and a Class B CDL. Corpsmembers provide 48 hours of community
service during their year. Scholarships are available upon successful
completion of the CCC that can be used for college or vocational
schools. If a student wants to continue developing within the CCC, they
can promote within the crews or join the special Prop 39 Energy Crew
providing energy audits and retrofits to school districts in the bay
area. There are also internships at CalTrans with tree crews and
electricians, as well as at Central Coast Energy Services providing home
weatherization for low income houses. It is common for JMCS and CCC
alumni to find fulfilling employment after graduation due to the skills
and certifications earned while in the program.
Hard Work, Low Pay - By Jay Morse