The Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Program is a federal youth employment initiative administered by the National Park Service that places students aged 15 to 18 in paid conservation work at national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and fish hatcheries across the United States. Participants work 40 hours per week for 8 to 10 weeks (with some programs extending to 18 weeks), earning at least the state or federal minimum wage while contributing to meaningful outdoor projects like trail building and habitat restoration. It is one of the most rewarding opportunities available to high school students, combining real-world work experience with the chance to make a lasting impact on some of the most iconic natural landscapes in the country.
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