21ST CENTURY CONSERVATION SERVICE CORPS PROGRAM

National Park Service

Description

NPS Youth Development Programs represent the future of the Service and encompasses a full range of youth oriented developmental program and projects conducted in and around national park units, NPS support offices, as well as in local communities and with partner organizations. The NPS Youth Development Program is committed to evolving and advancing vibrant and relevant youth programming that emphasizes the mission of the NPS. The Youth Development Program is designed to provide employment, education, recreational and public service opportunities to U.S. citizens and legal residents who are between the ages of 15 and 25 years of age. C. Project Objectives 21ST CENTURY CONSERVATION SERVICE CORPS PROGRAM (21 CSC) OVERVIEW The 21st Century Conservation Service Corps (21CSC) is a collaborative effort to put America¿s youth and veterans to work protecting, restoring and enhancing America¿s great outdoors. Through the 21CSC, young people and veterans will accomplish meaningful work, and gain important personal and professional skills while building a lifelong connection to the outdoors. The 21CSC strives to achieve the following goals: 1) Put Americans to Work: The 21CSC will provide service, training, education and employment opportunities for thousands of young Americans and veterans, including low income and disadvantaged youth. 2) Preserve, Protect, and Promote America's Greatest Gifts: The 21CSC will protect, restore and enhance public and tribal lands and waters as well as natural, cultural, and historical resources and treasures. By producing high-quality, cost-effective project work the 21CSC will also increase public access and use while spurring economic development and outdoor recreation. 3) Build America's Future: Through service to America, the 21CSC will help develop a generation of skilled workers, educated and active citizens, future leaders, and stewards of natural and cultural resources, communities, and the nation. FOR FULL ANNOUNCEMENT PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTATION

Who can apply

• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)

Contact

June Zastrow, 303-987-6718<br/>June_Zastrow@nps.gov<br/>
June_Zastrow@nps.gov