Youth Conservation Corps, Inc.
221 North Genesee St.
Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: (847)623-0900
Fax: (847)623-0909

YCC, Inc. is dedicated to developing Lake County's young citizens by providing life and work skills development, environmental education, GED training and employment for youth and young adults engaged in community service, conservation projects on forest preserve and public lands.

YCC AmeriCorps and YCC YouthBuild Programs share the same development components of education, counseling, life/job skills development, leadership development and graduate follow up services. These programs each have distinct work experience components that include building affordable housing, environmental/safety training or job readiness depending on which component the young adults participate in. Our AmeriCorps/YouthBuild Programs serves approximately 30 chronically unemployed, out-of-school, ex-offender, economically disadvantaged young adults ages 16-24, located in Waukegan and surrounding communities by helping them find direction and success for themselves and their families. YCC AmeriCorps/YouthBuild Programs are designed to run on an eight to ten-month cycle. YCC provides: alternative education for GED or high school diploma, college, vocational training, life skills, counseling, workforce skills training, career development opportunities, job placement, and follow up with graduate services.

YCC, Inc. depends on the financial support of corporations and private investors to maintain and operate its youth programs. If you are interested in learning more about the ways in which you or your organization can contribute to the continued success of YCC, please visit our Sponsors & Donors section of this website.

YCC, Inc. is the recipient of the following:

Excellence in Corps Operations NASCC

National Youth Employment Coalition and Excellence in Corps Operations (ECO Corps)

Illinois Governor’s Home Town Award for Community Development.

National Association of Service and Conservation Corps’ Exemplary Conservation Project Award

Illinois Park and Recreation Association’s Community Service Award

National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials’ Friends of Park and Recreation Award

Illinois Park and Recreation Association Award of Merit for the YCC Conservation Program

Nature of Illinois Foundation The Gaylord Donnelley Award for Dedication and Energy in conservation service

National Association of County Organizations Achievement Award for Community Service

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