Environment
Career Paths from Service: Boosting Opportunities for Young Adults in Conservation
The ‘Corps to careers’ report shows that service corps programs prepare young people for infrastructure with valuable skills. These 81 occupations represent 8% of employment in the U.S., with median wages of $30 per hour. There are challenges of occupational segregation, but these programs can be talent pipelines for employers, focusing on training, partnerships, and labor market analysis.
September 9, 2025