CCEYC Construction Academy
2009 Clackamas County Environmental Youth Corps Construction Crew Program
The 2009 Clackamas County Environmental Youth Corps (EYC) program is coordinated by Community Solutions for Clackamas County in order to teach WIA-eligible youth ages 16-21 responsible forest ethics by using sustainable building practices. Youth will gain hands-on experience working on a “green” construction project while learning how building impacts our forests and wetlands.
The program is open to male and female high school students who:
- are enrolled in C-TEC Youth Services
- have completed basic math courses and have a proven interest in construction,
- are a resident or ward of Clackamas County,
- can legally work in the US and show appropriate ID on the first day,
- have a personal or professional goal, and
- are between the ages of 16-21 years old.
We are looking for students who are physically fit, like the outdoors, have a strong work ethic, and are willing and eager to learn.
Students will work in a team of ten with two supervisors to complete light construction projects. The program combines real-life building with hands-on educational field days so students will learn about environmental science, math, construction, life skills, and construction-related career opportunities.
Participants will earn $8.40/hour for all learning and working time as well as have the option to earn college credits for their successful completion of the program. The crew leaders will facilitate lessons in job training and work readiness.
Construction Crew members will work Monday – Thursday from July 6 through August 27, 2009. Work hours will be from 8:00am to 3:30pm with a half hour lunch (7.5 hours total). Work start and end times may vary during extremely hot weeks or when travel for a field trip requires a minor shift in working hours. Students are responsible for meeting at a designated place each day. Transportation to the work site from a central meeting location will be provided by CCEYC.
Clackamas County EYC is currently accepting applications for the 2009 Construction Crew Leader position. Click here to download a complete job description and apply.