Corps to Career

The National Association of Conservation Corps (NASCC) has recognized Urban Corps "Corps to Career" program as “Excellent”, and we have achieved the rating of "Excellence in Corps Operations" or ECO Award.

The Corps to Career program is critical to the Urban Corps entire operation. Valuable experience is gained through hands-on work training and the opportunity to obtain a high school diploma, however without the additional services that the Corps to Career program provides, the Urban Corps’ program is incomplete.

85% percent of the young men and women who complete their training are placed into permanent full-time positions within 90 days. Follow-up contact is continued every 30 days for up to one year.

The Corps to Career program has a working Corpsmember Advisory Board (CAB) that gives a forum for Corpsmembers to voice their concerns and make recommendations to the CEO and senior staff. The CAB has become a strong source of communication between the Corpsmembers and the executive staff and helps to build a stonger corps community/family.

Participants begin receiving Life Skills and Job Readiness Training within 30 days of enrollment. Seminars are taught by the Corps to Career Manager and Employment Case Manager. Within 6 months of enrollment, participants are ready to apply for full-time employment through a variety of means, including utilization of a list of employers with an established relationship who are committed to employ Urban Corps graduates.