The LA Conservation Corps currently provides employment and green internship opportunities to at risk young adults, 18-24 years old. Internships offer young adults employment experience in the career pathways. This microproject will provide funding to create new career pathway internships in the fields of medicine, business, engineering, education, childcare, and more. Participants will join a 3 month internship with a business or non-profit and gain customer service and entrepreneurial skills.
Joblessness and underemployed among at-risk, 18-24 year olds can be alleviated through career pathway internships. The LA Corps will provide internships to 18-24 year old young men and women with a high school diploma or equivalent, who need help overcoming barriers to finding sustainable employment. Through the development of strong collaborations with private employer and public agencies we hope to increase employment experiences for 10 young adults and decrease youth unemployment
The LA Conservation Corps will create career pathway internships in the fields of medicine, business, engineering, education, childcare, and more. Participants will complete a three month internship with a business or non-profit and gain customer service and entrepreneurial skills. For the last year and a half, five corpsmembers have participated in a Customer Service and Logistics Specialist internship position with The Greenstation, a private sustainable landscaping equipment company.
The LA Corps Transition program serves over 100 young men and women per year, directly decreasing the high rates of unemployment among young adults 18-24 years old and creating economic prosperity and stability that benefits present and future generations. Direct employment search and career support provides hope for participants and their families. Our projects goal is to increase employment and education opportunities and contribute to the economic advancement of young adults living in LA
