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Youth Employment Programs | YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS - Summer Conservation Program at Lake County Forest Preserve

Offers students an opportunity to work with the Lake County Forest Preserve District as a paid summer internship. Participants work on various projects and receive the following: - Eight weeks of paid full-time employment Monday through Friday (8-hour days) - Hands-on experience and education in conservation, environmental management, and preservation - Training on light construction techniques for trails bridges or boardwalks - Valuable teamwork, leadership, communication, and life experience

Date of Last Formal Update

04/24/2025

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Physical Address

1020 Greenwood Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60087

Hours

Service Hours Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Voice

847-623-0900

Primary Program Phone

Application process

Visit website for registration. Applications will be available on March 1st. Documents Required: None

Fee

No fees

Eligibility

Must be youth 16-18 years old

Languages

None

Service area

Lake County, IL

Agency info

YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS

Center that provides education and vocation services and opportunities