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Conservation Headlines
3/23/2001
Ridge Administration Announces $1.2 Million In State Funding for Pennsylvania Conservation Corps
HARRISBURG, Pa., March 23 /PRNewswire/ -- On behalf of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge, Labor and Industry Secretary Johnny J. Butler today announced more than $1.2 million in state funding for 15 Pennsylvania Conservation Corps (PCC) projects for 2001.
"The future of Pennsylvania lies in the hands of our young people," Secretary Butler said. "The PCC helps to instill the life skills and self-confidence that will prepare them to be leaders in their communities."
Each of the 15 approved projects will enroll a crew of five and one crew leader. Projects will begin July 1, 2001, and end June 30, 2002.
The PCC provides experience, job training, skills development and educational opportunities for unemployed individuals ages 18 to 25. Corps members perform community-service projects across the Commonwealth, including conservation, recreation, and urban revitalization and historical preservation.
"The Ridge Administration is dedicated to the educational enrichment and skills development of our young people," Secretary Butler said. "The PCC not only improves employability, but allows our young people to take leadership roles in the improvement of our Commonwealth."
Established in 1984, the PCC is one of the largest statewide conservation corps in the nation, and has reached more than 12,000 youth in Pennsylvania. Corps members are enrolled for a one-year term, which may be extended for an additional year. They earn $5.15 per hour, receive a pay increase after six months, and are eligible for a cash bonus after a year of service. Economically disadvantaged individuals are given preference in enrollment.
For more information on becoming a crewmember or crewleader, call the PCC at 1-888-577-4722, or contact a local CareerLink. Additional information on the PCC is available through the PA PowerPort at www.state.pa.us or directly at www.dli.state.pa.us/pcc.
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