Pomona CCC
3530 West Pomona Blvd., Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 594-4206 x207  FAX (909) 598-2633
Teacher - John Berge
johnberge@johnmuircs.com
MISSION
The California Conservation Corps engages young men and women in meaningful work, public service and educational activities that assist them in becoming more responsible citizens, while protecting and enhancing California’s environment, human resources and communities.

Student, Eric Guerrero, working on schoolwork

Tutor, Andrea Garcia, working with Muir student, Thomas Pan
The Pomona center opened in 1982 on the site of Lanterman Developmental Center, a State of California care facility for the developmentally disabled. The Pomona Center originally occupied two buildings-(known as (8) and (9)- at the Pomona site. The Pomona Center was relocated from the San Gabriel Valley.
When the center opened it was a residential center and had a population of over 100 Corps members. It was a full-service center with a working kitchen and a cook staff of (2). Originally, the education program consisted of preparing students for the GED examination through the Pomona Adult School.
John Muir Charter School began offering classes in 2000. The first high school graduating class of 2001 boasted 10 students, RJ Guess was the teacher.
In 2004 the Pomona Center closed its residential component. The center has gone from a high population of 125 Corps members in 2000 to its present average population of 50 Corps members. Pomona is a satellite center of the Inland Center in San Bernardino.
The Pomona Center has held graduation ceremonies for (55) students since 2001.
Pomona CCC Staff
Recruiter - Zaroya Van Buren