Conservation Corps
LAYC offers job training in green infrastructure and conservation to residents of Montgomery County and the District of Columbia. The programs provide field experience and classroom instruction and may include job readiness training, certifications, and career development opportunities.
In 2013, the Maryland Multicultural Youth Centers (MMYC), partnered with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to provide services to out-of-school youth through the Montgomery County Conservation Corps (MCCC). Funded by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services in partnership with the Montgomery County Collaboration Council for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. MCCC uses a comprehensive approach to working with youth 17-24 years of age. Participants are provided with opportunities to earn their GED and gain hands-on experience while completing projects in regional parks designed around conservation principles.
PROGRAM DETAILS
MCCC aligns with MMYC’s workforce programs and provides services in four areas: academic enrichment, job readiness, family support, and at-risk behavior reduction.
Corps members attend GED classes three days per week and conduct work in the county and state parks two days per week.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
One-on-one tutoring and career development sessions
Group life skills and job readiness training workshops
Weekly project planning and safety workshops
Presentations by field experts on topics such as environmentalism and entrepreneurship
CONSERVATION CORPS MEMBERS ARE EXPOSED TO DIVERSE SKILL-BUILDING WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDING
Goal setting
Life skills
Time management
Communication
Conflict resolution
Self-esteem
Resume and cover letter writing
Interviewing skills
LOCATION
8700 Georgia Avenue, Suite 500, Silver Spring, Maryland.
CONTACT
For more information and to apply, please contact:
Alma Chavez
(202) 937-5596
alma@layc-dc.org
Referral form can be found here.