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Visitors hiking in a park.
YCC Frequently Asked Questions
How did the Youth Conservation Corps get started?
YCC is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Interior and U.S. Department of Agriculture-Forest Service established by Public Law 93-408. Since its inception, the YCC has worked with many conservation agencies throughout the country to provide educational and team building skills to young people through participation in work projects.