San Jose Conservation Corps + Charter School (SJCC+CS) changes the lives of young adults, ages of 17 ½ – 27, through a unique earn and learn model. SJCC+CS is an educational safety net for these young adults who have been disconnected from mainstream education and job training systems. Youth are empowered by knowledge, prepared with job skills for future careers, and supported through wrap-around services. Graduates are self-sufficient and contribute positively to their communities, relying on themselves rather than the network of social systems.
