Youth Conservation Corps is a non-profit organization committed to providing Lake County’s young people with education, certification programs and career development to build skills for life. 

In the majority of our programs, YCC serves youth between 16 and 24 years old who have not completed high school and face other challenges, such as being low income, homeless, single parents, persons with disabilities and/or foster youth. Our young people are from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and live within Waukegan, North Chicago, Zion, and other pockets of poverty within Lake County. 

Through our hands-on job skills training, GED courses and other career readiness work, we empower these young people to get back on track, gain self-reliance and develop lifelong skills to achieve their goals. 

Our Vision:
Every teenager or young adult has a pathway to success, regardless of life circumstances.

Our Mission:
Guide and mentor young adults using education, job skills training and community service to help develop productive citizens.

Get Involved: 
Youth Conservation Corps relies on individuals, businesses and community groups to give our young people the educational, employment and life-changing opportunities they need to succeed. Here are a few ways you can have a lasting impact on our young people: 

- Join Our Staff or Volunteer
- Join Our Board of Directors
- Mentor Our Youth
- Donate 
- Attend an Event
- Become a Partner

For more information about us or getting involved, contact Executive Director Bob Shears: rshears@youthconservationcorps.org or visit our Website at http://youthconservationcorps.org

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