Young Adult Conservation Corps
Young adults maintain and improve Hennepin County parks, neighborhoods and public spaces while building transferable job skills in this three- to six-month job training program. With only five crew members per crew leader, each participant receives personal attention in a supportive but realistic work environment. When they graduate from the program, they leave a lasting impression on the local landscape and take with them the skills they need to be successful in the workplace and in life.
2009 Program Highlights
In 2009, 65 young adults participated in the Young Adult Conservation Corps program; 47 exited the program during 2009. Participants provided year-round maintenance services along the Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority trail system, and mowed and shoveled snow for more than 112 elderly and disabled low-income homeowners at no charge to the residents.
- 100% of participants who completed pre- and post-tests improved basic math and reading skills two months after entering the program.
- 100% of participants who exited the program during 2009 reported that their opportunities for future employment were expanded through working with Tree Trust.
- 100% of participants who exited the program during 2009 reported that Tree Trust helped them to reach their employment goals.
Check out our 2009 Young Adult Conservation Corps report (PDF) for more program accomplishments.
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Join a Crew
Joining the Young Adult Conservation Corps is a great way to earn a wage while learning valuable job skills.
As a participant, you will:
- Earn $7.25/hour with opportunities for raises and bonuses
- Work full time (39 hours per week) for three months or more
Some participants can work four days a week and attend adult education or GED classes one day each week.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the program, you must be:
- Between the ages of 17 and 24
- No longer enrolled in high school OR enrolled in a school that allows work credit and/or independent study credits
- From a low-income household
- A resident of Minneapolis or suburban Hennepin County
Application
Tree Trust is always seeking qualified candidates for positions on our crews. Please read about our hiring process and download an application.
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Program Partners
Tree Trust thanks our 2009 partners for supporting the Young Adult Conservation Corps.
City of Hastings – Hastings Veterans Park
Dodge Nature Center
Three Rivers Park District
Westwood Hills Nature Center – St. Louis Park
Are you interested in becoming a project partner? Click here to request information about hosting a project site for our crews.
