YCC Announcement

Date: March 15, 2011
Contact: Theo Chargualaf, 671-477-7278 x1005

This summer War in the Pacific National Historical Park will once again host the Youth Conservation Corps program and will be accepting applications between now and April 21, 2011.

The Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) is a well-balanced work-learn-earn program that develops an understanding and appreciation in participating youth of the nation's environment and heritage. YCC participants will engage in a wide variety of conservation and park operations activities that will teach them about our national park and the National Park Service’s mission to protect special places for all.

If funding allows, at least four enrollees will be hired into the park’s YCC program and will be paid the current, prevailing Federal minimum wage. The program will run for eight weeks, with participants working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The program will begin on June 6, 2011 and end July 30, 2011. Applicants must be 15 to 18 years old at the start of the program. To apply, youth must fill out an application, and if not 18 years of age, have a parent’s or guardian’s signature. You will only be contacted if you (or your child) have been selected.

Applications may be picked up Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. at the following locations or on the web at www.nps.gov/wapa. Look for the “YCC” link on the main page.

War in the Pacific National Historical Park 135 Murray Boulevard, Suite 100 Hagåtña

T. Stell Newman Visitor Center Bldg 1657-B, old Army Reserve Center Sumay

For specific questions or concerns, feel free to email Theo K. Chargualaf or call 477-7278, extension 1005.