Corpsmember Spotlight: Luis M.

Corpsmember Spotlight: Luis M.

Barriers to success can look very different for all corpsmembers who come to our program. Our Career Pathways team provides personalized assistance to prepare young people to enter the local workforce, become entrepreneurs, and stimulate our economy. For corpsmembers...
Project Spotlight: A New Day in Santa Rosa

Project Spotlight: A New Day in Santa Rosa

Since moving to our bigger, more accessible Sonoma County location in Santa Rosa, our Zero Waste department can offer expanded waste management services. From the very first day, we were welcomed by an enthusiastic community and lots of activity. CCNB’s Zero Waste...
Project Spotlight: Daily Acts Partnership

Project Spotlight: Daily Acts Partnership

f  Giving corpsmembers the opportunity to transform their lives is at the center of CCNB. It’s just as important to give them the resources to transform our future in the face of climate change. Our most recent partnership with Daily Acts exemplifies the best of both...
Corpsmember Spotlight: Elmer G.

Corpsmember Spotlight: Elmer G.

  CCNB recently highlighted Elmer’s story while he was making strides in English learning on top of his already remarkable knowledge of power tools. We are proud to bring a new development in his career: Elmer successfully interviewed for and has accepted a...
Project Spotlight: Pile Burning

Project Spotlight: Pile Burning

  Pile burning is one of many strategies used to help reduce fire fuels in our region. This past spring, CCNB staff participated in trainings supported by our partners at The Watershed Research & Training Center and Sonoma Land Trust, providing an immersive...
Corpsmember Spotlight: Elmer Luis

Corpsmember Spotlight: Elmer Luis

Luis’ story exemplifies the untapped potential of the youth of Marin and Sonoma counties, as well as the barriers they must navigate to pursue their ideal employment. Since Luis joined CCNB over a year ago, he has gained an interest, as well as key skills, in forestry...
Corpsmember Spotlight: Zicri

Corpsmember Spotlight: Zicri

    It is inspiring to witness the growth of corpsmembers like Zicri, who since joining CCNB in 2020, has had a stellar trajectory in his professional goals. When Zicri came to CCNB, he wanted to obtain his high school diploma, gain leadership skills, and...
Corpsmember Spotlight: Omar A.

Corpsmember Spotlight: Omar A.

We could not be more proud of Omar for being one of a small number of finalists from corps all over the country for The Corps Network Corpsmember of the Year award. Since joining Conservation Corps North Bay (CCNB) in 2019, Omar has truly taken advantage of all that...
Project Spotlight: Whale Tail Grant Program

Project Spotlight: Whale Tail Grant Program

Thanks to funding from the California Coastal Commission through its Whale Tail grants program, corpsmembers have the amazing opportunity to participate in educational, stewardship, and outdoor education and recreation experiences to learn about the connection between...