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2023 Q1 Newsletter: Highlights, Partnerships, and Improved Programs!
The first quarter of 2023 is now behind us, but we're thrilled to share the exciting projects OCCC has been working on. We are especially proud to highlight the success of our dedicated Corpsmembers, who are bettering their lives and futures each day. See the full...
Southern California Gas Tree Planting Project
We have concentrated our efforts on reducing the heat island effect in disenfranchised communities. Thanks to the support of our partners like Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and our elected officials and their representatives to help us with events like our...
Year End Message
A Message from the CEO As 2022 comes to a close and we enter a new year, I am proud to reflect on the incredible work our staff and Corpsmembers have accomplished! The dedicated efforts and perseverance of our Corpsmembers are demonstrated through the fantastic work...
Welcome New Board Members!
OCCC is proud to introduce our newest additions to the Board of Directors, John Murillo, and Albert Garcia. We are honored to have them join our board of dedicated community members eager to steer our organization toward future success. John Murillo is currently the...
Give Thanks With Our Corpsmembers!
We had a blast coming together for our Thanksgiving celebration in-person for the first time since COVID. Thanks to our partners from Working Wardrobes and Orange County Department of Education’s College & Career Preparatory Academy (CCPA) for participating in this...
Green Stormwater Infrastructure Training Launched!
We launched our Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Training Program. Our curriculum combines classroom learning with hands-on interactive field training. The GSI experts continue to work with our OCCC workforce development staff and provide new skills and...
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Senate Resolution from Senator Tom Umberg
We are honored and humbled to be presented with a Senate Resolution from Senator Tom Umberg in honor of our Emergency Services in Orange County during 2020 and early 2021. It was wonderful to have our Board of Directors, Executive Staff members, and Corpsmembers in...
Thank You To Our Partners!
We are truly thankful to Butte County Office of Education, Back to Work Collaborative with Cal Trans for their support of $1.3 Million to help us support workforce development for underserved adults. Through this contract we will be expanding our current age...
New Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Project Coming Soon
We are honored to be named a 2021 Climate Champions Initiative grant awardee by Southern California Gas Company! The Climate Champions Program funds projects that encourage and foster clean, safe, and innovative solutions towards a clean energy future. This award...
Thank You North Orange County Public Safety Collaborative
We are thrilled to announce that we have received $155,000 grant funding from the North Orange County Public Safety Collaborative. We have accepted this grant award over the next eighteen months and are grateful to North Orange County Public Safety...
New Public Works Certification
The Orange County Conservation Corps has launched an exciting new partnership with Santiago Canyon College, offering education opportunities and certification courses. Corpsmembers will receive on-the-job training while completing college credit towards a Public Works...
Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project
The OCCC is excited to share that we are beginning our first Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Project! This process will replenish groundwater, provide water supply, improve the health of receiving waters, lower the heat island effect, and reduce flood risk. At...
Constant Improvement
Our Corpsmembers recently paired with Avon Protection to build, paint, and fill planter boxes to improve and enhance their outdoor facility. Together, we can prioritize conservation projects that beautify our spaces and simultaneously develop our workforce.View all...
SoCalGas Empower Employee Virtual Town Hall
Our CEO, Katharyn Muniz, had the opportunity to be a panelist for the SoCalGas Empower Employee Virtual Town Hall. She spoke on the importance of workforce development and conservation projects throughout the region. Thank you, SoCalGas, for including us in this...
Thank You Wells Fargo!
Thank you, Wells Fargo, for your $15,000 contribution! Your generosity will assist in the continual empowerment of our Corpsmembers.View all the latest news from the OC Corps
Dr. Victor Rios Inspires Corpsmembers
On April 8, the OCCC hosted guest speaker, Dr. Victor Rios. As an author and sociology professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Dr. Rios shared how writing and receiving an education transformed his life. Our Corpsmembers were honored to hear his...
Letter From Governor Newsom
The Orange County Conservation Corps is honored to have received a letter from Governor Gavin Newsom in response to our COVID-19 efforts. We are grateful to have been a part of the call to action that allowed us to serve Orange County at the frontlines of this crisis....