San Jose Conservation Corps and Charter School
Education Administration ProgramsCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
The San Jose Conservation Corps and Charter School is a mid-sized regional organization based in San Jose, California, focused on education administration programs in the Bay Area. It serves young adults aged 17.5 to 27 with a mix of accelerated high school diploma coursework and a Career Technical Education track that combines paid training with on-the-job learning, particularly in natural resource management. The organization provides additional support through partner programs covering childcare, health, wellness, counseling, and related services, and emphasizes a community-oriented environment. Founded in 1987 by local city officials, it began as an early urban conservation corps, with the charter school launching in 2002 and expansion to two campuses by 2010. In addition to its long-running youth-construction and natural resource training, AmeriCorps funding supports scholarships for students pursuing further education or vocational training, while YouthBuild is no longer active. In 2026, the organization was recognized as a District 6 Community Hero, reflecting ongoing community engagement.