1. Green Career Pathways

2. WHY GREEN JOBS?
LA Conservation Corps
LA has the second largest clean economy of major US cities, with almost 90,000 jobs
From 2003 to 2010, LA’s clean economy grew by 5.2% annually
70.9% of clean economy jobs in LA are “green collar” (construction, production, transportation, etc.)
TCN’s Green Career Pathways Framework

3. 52 Received Work Readiness Certification
TIMELINE: PHASE 1
LA Conservation Corps
Orientation: Tool & Safety Training, Program Overview, Life Skills Training
Basic Work Experience
Obtain High School Diploma
Personal Development:
Case Management Services
Work Readiness Certification
Obtain Driver’s License
Financial Literacy Training
32 Graduated High School
52 Received Work Readiness Certification

4. 32 Received Scholarships
TIMELINE: PHASE 2
LA Conservation Corps
Choose a Career Pathway
Develop Career Action Plan with Case & Transition Supervisor
Pathway-Specific Certification & Work Experience
Network with Employers
Access Transition Services:
Mock Interviews
Resume Workshops
Job & College Application Assistance
Scholarships
42 Received Training/ Certification
32 Received Scholarships

5. 100% Remaining in Job After 3 Months
TIMELINE: PHASE 3
LA Conservation Corps
Transition to Next Step:
Career-Track Job
Post-Secondary Education
Vocational Training
One Year Follow-Up
Phase 3 Goals:
75% Job Placement Rate
Self-Sufficiency Within 5 Years
68% Job Placement Rate
100% Remaining in Job After 3 Months

6. CAREER PATHWAYS Land Management Zero Waste Construction Manufacturing
LA Conservation Corps
Land Management
Zero Waste
Construction
Manufacturing
Energy
Independent

7. LAND MANAGEMENT Participation 19 Corpsmembers (17%) Projects
LA Conservation Corps
Participation
19 Corpsmembers (17%)
Projects
CityPlants, Landscaping, Habitat Restoration, Trail Maintenance, Fuels Reduction, Garden Builds
Training
S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws, Chipper Operation, Chainsaw Safety, Forklift
Partners
Local Parks Departments, State/National Parks, Arborwell, BrightView, West Coast Arborists
Careers
Tree Climber, Park Ranger, Firefighter, Landscape Architect, Ecologist

8. ZERO WASTE Participation 6 Corpsmembers (5%) Projects
LA Conservation Corps
Participation
6 Corpsmembers (5%)
Projects
Recycling Across Los Angeles, BID clean-up, graffiti abatement
Training
Brownfields/HAZWOPER, Forklift
Partners
LA Sanitation, Bureau of Street Services, Isidore Recycling, Genesis-ATC, IQ Personnel
Careers
Hazardous Waste Technician, Foreman, Plant Manager, Wastewater Treatment Operator

9. CONSTRUCTION Participation 24 Corpsmembers (21%) Projects
LA Conservation Corps
Participation
24 Corpsmembers (21%)
Projects
Sidewalk Repairs, YouthBuild, Green Streets, Park Construction
Training
Forklift, Equipment Operation, NCCER Curriculum, Brownfields/HAZWOPER
Partners
Unions (Electrical, Heat & Frost Insulators, Laborers), Sunbelt Rentals, PV Jobs
Careers
Tradesman (Carpenter, Electrician, Laborer), Foreman, Project Manager, Engineer

10. MANUFACTURING Participation 3 Corpsmembers (3%) Projects None Training
LA Conservation Corps
Participation
3 Corpsmembers (3%)
Projects
None
Training
Forklift, Brownfields/HAZWOPER
Employers
Noribachi, Astro Aluminum, Boeing, Mitsubishi
Careers
Machinist, Welder, CNC Programmer, Foreman, Production or Supply Manager, Engineer

11. ENERGY Participation 8 Corpsmembers (7%) Projects
LA Conservation Corps
Participation
8 Corpsmembers (7%)
Projects
LAUSD Energy Auditing
Training
Solar Panel Installation, NCCER Curriculum, ASHRAE Level 1
Partners
Southern California Gas Company, Edison, IBEW Local 11, GRID Alternatives, LADWP
Careers
Power Line Mechanic, Electrician, Sales Manager, Engineer, Energy Auditor

12. INDEPENDENT Participation 37 Corpsmembers (33%) Training
LA Conservation Corps
Participation
37 Corpsmembers (33%)
Training
Advanced Work Readiness
Partnerships
NBC Universal, Ralphs, Whole Foods, FedEx

13. SPONSORS
LA Conservation Corps

14. AMAURI JUREIDINE Pathway: Land Management
LA Conservation Corps
Pathway: Land Management
Projects: Wiseburn Walking Path & LAUSD Energy Audits
Training: OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, SVP Public Speaking, ASHRAE Level 1 Certification
Job Placement: CPT Helper at Fugro
Education: Received high school diploma & AmeriCorps award, pursuing 4-year degree

15. CONTACT For more information please contact: Chloe Hanna Justin Lee
LA Conservation Corps
For more information please contact:
Chloe Hanna
Business Operations Manager
(213) ext. 246
Justin Lee
Director of Corpsmember & Community Engagement
(213) ext. 242
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