Conservation Corps of Long Beach

What Conservation Corps of Long Beach does

Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1987 and headquartered at 340 Nieto Avenue, Long Beach, California. Operating as one of California's state-certified Conservation Corps, CCLB runs workforce development programs for young adults ages 18-26 (and YouthBuild for ages 16-24), combining paid work experience, job skills training, and educational support — including no-cost high school diploma completion through a partnership with The Education Corps. Corpsmembers are paid starting at $16.00/hour and work 28-40 hours weekly, earning industry-recognized certifications such as California Naturalist, First Aid/CPR, wildland fire safety, and hazardous waste operations.

CCLB's service portfolio spans core workforce programs (Young Adult Corps, YouthBuild, River Rangers, Shore Corps, disaster relief), educational services (High School Diploma Program, After School Programs at Dooley Elementary and Lindsey Academy, internships with municipal partners), and environmental service programs including the Urban Lumber Yard & Mill social enterprise, Recycling & Waste Diversion, the Mulch Delivery Program (processing ~12,000 tons of city tree trimmings annually), and the Direct Install Gardens Program. The Hire-a-Crew fee-for-service line provides trained crews to municipalities and government agencies for habitat restoration, park development, tree planting, trail construction, wildfire prevention, and construction support.

The organization generates revenue through a diversified nonprofit mix: charitable donations and grants (including $500,000 from California Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise in December 2024), corporate event sponsorships and ticket sales from the annual Dine on Pine fundraiser ($150/ticket), crew hiring service fees from government agencies, and revenue from social enterprise programs (mulch delivery, DIG landscaping). CCLB operates across five physical sites in Long Beach, Signal Hill, and South Gate, and serves the broader Los Angeles County region including the Gateway Cities, LA River corridor, Angeles and Cleveland National Forests, and Catalina Island, through a network of 40+ partner organizations.

Name

Conservation Corps of Long Beach

Legal name

Conservation Corps of Long Beach

Website

https://cclb-corps.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Conservation Corps of Long Beach is a California-certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides paid workforce development, job training, and high school diploma completion for young adults ages 16-26, delivered through environmental conservation and community improvement projects across Los Angeles County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development and Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE)

Keywords

• Environmental conservation services
• Workforce development programs
• Youth job training
• Habitat restoration services
• Recycling and waste diversion

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit relying heavily on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund training, scholarships, and supportive services for corpsmembers.
2. Event Fundraising: Annual signature fundraiser (Dine on Pine) generates revenue through ticket sales ($150 per ticket) and corporate sponsorships. Proceeds fund training, scholarships, and supportive services.
3. Hiring Service Fees: Organizations and government agencies pay for crew services including habitat restoration, park development, recycling, tree planting, trail construction, and construction support. Complete project management from planning through execution is provided.
4. Mulch Delivery Program: Partners with City of Long Beach to implement the Mulch Delivery Program, making green waste from tree trimming available to residents. Provides sustainable landscaping materials while generating operational revenue.
5. Direct Install Gardens Program (DIG): Implements drought-tolerant landscaping programs for income-qualified residents through City of Long Beach partnership. Helps homeowners replace water-intensive lawns with sustainable vegetation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Conservation Corps of Long Beach delivers paid workforce development and job training programs for young adults (ages 16-26) through hands-on environmental conservation projects. The organization operates as a portfolio of programs including Young Adult Corps, YouthBuild construction training, River Rangers waterway stewardship, Shore Corps coastal restoration, and an Urban Lumber Yard & Mill social enterprise, while also offering fee-for-service Hire-a-Crew contracting to government agencies and municipalities.

Product overview

Conservation Corps of Long Beach operates as a portfolio of workforce development and environmental conservation programs rather than a single unified product. The core offerings include the Young Adult Corps (ages 18-26) providing 12-month job training with educational support, and YouthBuild (ages 16-24) focusing on construction skills and high school diploma completion. Supporting programs span River Rangers (waterway stewardship), Disaster Relief (emergency response), Shore Corps (coastal restoration), Urban Lumber Yard & Mill (sustainable wood processing), and Recycling & Waste Diversion services. The organization also offers fee-for-service Hire-a-Crew contracting for organizations needing environmental work crews. Educational services include a High School Diploma Program via The Education Corps partnership, After School Programs at local schools, and Internships at municipal and community partners. Community programs include the Direct Install Gardens Program (drought-tolerant landscaping) and Mulch Delivery Program. The annual Dine on Pine fundraiser generates scholarship funding. The programs collectively provide young adults ages 16-26 with paid work experience, education, job training, and career pathways while performing environmental conservation and community improvement projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Young Adult Corps A 12-month paid job training program for young adults ages 18-26 providing work experience in environmental conservation, educational support, job skills training, and career development pathways.
• YouthBuild A program for young people ages 16-24 who are out of school and not working, helping them earn their high school diploma while gaining job skills in construction and building leadership capacity through hands-on training and community service.
• River Rangers An environmental education and workforce development initiative engaging young adults in conservation work along local waterways, particularly the lower Los Angeles River, including habitat restoration, water quality monitoring, and community outreach.
• Shore Corps A youth development and workforce training initiative focused on Pacific Ocean shoreline and local waterways, including wetlands restoration, marine monitoring, invasive species removal, and coastal stewardship projects.
• Urban Lumber Yard & Mill A sustainable enterprise that transforms locally salvaged trees (dead, dying, or diseased) into lumber, providing workforce training in milling, chipping, drying, and chainsaw operation while supporting urban tree reuse and conservation.
• Disaster Relief Emergency response program that mobilizes Corpsmembers to support communities during and after natural disasters such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes, providing debris removal, logistics support, and recovery assistance.
• Recycling & Waste Diversion Programs promoting sustainability through recycling collection, public outreach, zero-waste event initiatives, and community education on composting and reuse, including 24/7 self-serve recycling and Saturday e-waste collection.
• Hire-a-Crew Services Contract workforce services providing trained crews of Corpsmembers for environmental and public land management projects including habitat restoration, park development, litter abatement, tree planting, trail construction, and construction support, with complete project management from planning through execution.
• Direct Install Gardens Program (DIG) A program providing sustainable landscaping solutions for income-qualified residents, helping replace water-intensive lawns with drought-tolerant vegetation, offered through the City of Long Beach and implemented by CCLB.
• Mulch Delivery Program A program operated in partnership with the City of Long Beach that delivers mulch from city tree trimming operations to residents for landscaping use, reducing green waste going to landfills.
• Dine on Pine Annual Fundraiser CCLB's signature annual fundraiser event featuring progressive dining through multiple Long Beach restaurants, with proceeds supporting Corpsmember scholarships, training, and supportive services including transportation, childcare, and job-readiness programs.
• After School Programs After-school programming at Dooley Elementary School (K-5) and Lindsey Academy (6-8) providing homework assistance, STEM and arts activities, physical fitness, and social-emotional learning development for elementary and middle school students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 79% of YouthBuild participants in the U.S. obtained a high school diploma or equivalency, or other credentials
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• City of Long BeachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey municipal partner providing work project opportunities and supporting programs including the Mulch Delivery Program and Direct Install Gardens Program.
• The Education CorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide high school diploma completion at no cost to corpsmembers who need to earn their diploma. Staff provides individual mentoring, case management, and referrals to community resources.
• Watershed Conservation Authority (WCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on the LA River Ranger Pilot Program providing job training for young adults ages 18-26 along approximately eight miles of Los Angeles River.
• Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with CCLB and WCA on the LA River Ranger Pilot Program promoting safe, equitable usage and stewardship of the LA River.
• Port of Long BeachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner providing work project opportunities in the Long Beach area.
• Long Beach Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for after school programs at Dooley Elementary School (K-5) and Lindsey Academy (6-8), providing safe, engaging, educational environments for students.
• AES CorporationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting conservation work and environmental projects.
• US Forest ServicesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency partner providing work project opportunities in national forests including Angeles National Forest and Cleveland National Forest.
• California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner supporting fire fuel reduction and wildland fire safety training.
• Los Angeles CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty partner providing regional work project opportunities and support.
• Los Cerritos WetlandssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation organization partner facilitating educational opportunities and service projects.
• Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation organization partner facilitating educational opportunities and service projects.
• Catalina Island ConservancysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation partner providing service project opportunities on Catalina Island.
• National Forest FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner supporting forest conservation projects.
• YouthBuildcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational program model that CCLB implements, helping young people ages 16-24 reclaim their education and gain job skills in construction.
• The CarverysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant partner for Dine on Pine 2026 signature fundraiser event on June 29, 2026.
• Long Beach City CollegesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent sponsor for Dine on Pine 2026.
• Workforce Equity LabsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent sponsor for Dine on Pine 2026.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Los Angeles Conservation Corps: California-certified Conservation Corps serving LA County young adults with environmental and workforce development programs, the most direct geographic and operational peer to CCLB and a competitor for the same municipal contracts.
• Sacramento Area Conservation Corps: California-certified Conservation Corps delivering workforce training, environmental restoration, and youth development in the Sacramento region; operates the same state-level model and competes for related state and federal grants.
• San Francisco Conservation Corps: California-certified Conservation Corps providing job training and conservation project delivery for young adults in the Bay Area; same age-target and program mix as CCLB.
• Groundwork San Diego: Groundwork USA affiliate doing urban environmental restoration and youth workforce development in Southern California; operates under a closely related mission and competes for similar municipal green-infrastructure contracts.

Regional players

• Conservation Corps of the South Platte: Regional conservation corps serving Colorado young adults with environmental and workforce development programming; comparable model but operates in a distinct geography outside California contracting competition.

Broad incumbents

• YouthBuild USA: National umbrella for the YouthBuild program that CCLB implements locally; coordinates credentialing, federal funding access, and program standards across 320+ affiliates.
• AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC): Federal residential service program deploying young adults to environmental and disaster projects nationwide; overlaps with CCLB on disaster relief and conservation crews but is federally operated rather than nonprofit local.
• Job Corps: Federal workforce development program for young adults providing technical and vocational training, including construction and conservation tracks; significant indirect competitor for corpsmember applicants and federal training funding.

Emerging players

• City Year: National nonprofit engaging young adults in education-focused service; shares the young-adult service-year model and AmeriCorps funding access but focuses on schools rather than environmental projects.

Others

• Aspiranet: California nonprofit delivering workforce, education, and youth development services across the state; adjacent rather than directly competitive but competes for overlapping state-level workforce development funding.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@conservationcorpsoflongbeach
• Xx.com/TheCCLB

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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