Orange County Conservation Corps

What Orange County Conservation Corps does

Orange County Conservation Corps (OCCC) is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1993 and headquartered in Anaheim, California. The organization serves approximately 110 at-risk young adults ages 18-26 (with plans to expand to 200) through paid job training programs, high school diploma completion via a partnership with John Muir Charter School, and industry-recognized certifications including OSHA 10, forklift operation, chainsaw operation, CPR/First Aid, security guard, and food handler credentials. OCCC integrates workforce development with conservation-driven projects, including habitat restoration, fuel load reduction, trail maintenance, flood channel improvements, and disaster cleanup, delivered through contracts with cities, the County of Orange, and corporate partners.

OCCC's product portfolio centers on the Corpsmember Development Program (core paid job training), the Education Program (diploma and college credit pathways), a Buy-Back Recycling Center in Irvine operated in partnership with Waste Management, a Business Recycling service, Conservation Projects, and a recently launched Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Training Program developed in partnership with Santiago Canyon College. No proprietary technology stack is identified; the organization relies on workforce development methodologies, curriculum partnerships, and operational processes rather than software products.

OCCC's revenue model is multi-stream and predominantly grant-funded: (1) government and foundation grants (including a $1.3M award from Butte County Office of Education in 2020 and a $469K California Office of Emergency Services contract for COVID-19 operations), (2) corporate and individual donations with tiered giving levels from $25 to $8,000, (3) transaction-fee revenue from the public-facing Buy-Back Recycling Center and Business Recycling Program, and (4) fee-for-service revenue from conservation project contracts with municipalities and private businesses. Customer segments include at-risk young adults (primary), Orange County municipalities, County of Orange, the California Conservation Corps network, nonprofits (Second Harvest Food Bank, Community Action Partnership), and corporate partners (Waste Management, Disneyland Resort, Edison International, Wells Fargo, State Farm, SoCalGas).

Name

Orange County Conservation Corps

Legal name

Orange County Conservation Corps

Website

https://occorps.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Orange County Conservation Corps is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1993 in Anaheim, California, providing paid job training, high school diploma completion, and industry certifications to approximately 110 at-risk young adults (ages 18-26) while delivering conservation projects, recycling services, and emergency response support to municipalities, government agencies, and corporate partners across Orange County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Site Preparation Contractors (23891)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA)

Keywords

• Youth workforce development
• Conservation services
• Paid job training
• Nonprofit education programs
• Community recycling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Anaheim

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grants and Donations: Funded by grants, work contracts, donations, and contributions from foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individuals to support workforce development programs for young adults.
2. Recycling Center Operations: Operates a buy-back recycling center in partnership with Waste Management where the general public redeems CA CRV containers for cash. Proceeds are invested in education and training programs.
3. Business Recycling Services: Free recycling program for businesses accepting aluminum cans, plastic and glass bottles, and e-waste. Materials are sorted and sold to vendors with proceeds supporting OCCC programs.
4. Conservation and Environmental Services: Local businesses and government agencies fund conservation projects that provide employment and educational opportunities for Corpsmembers. Services include habitat restoration, disaster cleanup, trail maintenance, and infrastructure improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Orange County Conservation Corps (OCCC) is a non-profit that delivers paid job training, high school diploma completion, and industry certifications to at-risk young adults ages 18-26, while performing conservation, recycling, and emergency response projects for government agencies and corporate partners. Corpsmembers receive hands-on experience in habitat restoration, trail maintenance, disaster cleanup, and Green Stormwater Infrastructure, with the program funded by grants, contracts, and donations.

Product overview

Orange County Conservation Corps (OCCC) is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization offering a unified workforce development program that combines employment, training, and educational services for young at-risk adults (ages 18-26). The organization's portfolio consists of several integrated programs: the Corpsmember Development Program (core job training with certifications), the Education Program (high school diploma completion via John Muir Charter School), a Recycling Center (buy-back beverage container redemption), Business Recycling services, Conservation Projects (wetlands, tree planting, disaster cleanup), Green Stormwater Infrastructure Training, and Partner Sponsorship opportunities. These programs work together to transform one life at a time through hard work and personal responsibility, providing paid work experience while building self-sufficiency and benefiting the community through conservation-driven projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corpsmember Development Program Paid job training program providing work ethic, experience, and job skills to young adults, with certifications including chainsaw, forklift, OSHA 10, security guard, food handler, National Retail Federation, and CPR/First Aid.
• Education Program Flexible high school diploma completion program delivered in partnership with John Muir Charter School, featuring Individualized Education Career Service Plans and pathways to community college or vocational training.
• Recycling Center (Buy-Back) Non-profit buy-back recycling center in Irvine operated in partnership with Waste Management where the general public can redeem CA CRV beverage containers for cash. Proceeds support OCCC programs.
• Business Recycling Program Free recycling program for businesses accepting aluminum cans, plastic and glass bottles, and e-waste. OCCC provides containers, picks up full containers, sorts materials, and sells to vendors with proceeds supporting education and training programs.
• Conservation Projects Conservation services including wetlands and wildlife habitat restoration, fuel load reduction and reforestation, urban tree planting, park facilities construction and maintenance, disaster cleanup for wildfires and floods, trail maintenance, and watershed rehabilitation.
• Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Training Training program combining classroom learning with hands-on field training on green infrastructure that filters and absorbs stormwater, replenishes groundwater, improves water health, lowers heat island effect, and reduces flood risk.
• Join the Corps Program Workforce entry program for young adults ages 18-26 offering team-based work under professional supervision, high school classes with certified teachers, recycling and landscaping skills, career counseling, and educational opportunities.
• Partner/Corporate Sponsorship Corporate partnership program allowing businesses to fund conservation projects in whole or in part, providing employment and educational opportunities for young adults while supporting environmental services.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered key partner, core partner and partner.

• Disneyland Resortkey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOVID-19 vaccination site partner at Disneyland Resort. OCCC Corpsmembers support vaccination distribution operations.
• Waste Management of OCkey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates OCCC Buy-Back Recycling Center in Irvine parking lot. Partnership enables beverage container redemption and recycling programs.
• John Muir Charter Schoolcore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing flexible high school diploma completion program. Works with each student to develop Individualized Education Career Service Plan.
• Santiago Canyon Collegecore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew partnership offering education opportunities and certification courses. Corpsmembers receive on-the-job training while completing college credit towards Public Works Certification.
• California Conservation Corpscore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level conservation corps network that OCCC is part of. Governor activated California corps for COVID-19 response.
• City of Anaheimkey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary municipal partner for COVID-19 response, food distribution, and conservation projects. OCCC Corpsmembers supported at Honda Center and Disneyland vaccination site.
• Second Harvest Food Bankkey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOVID-19 food distribution partnership. OCCC supported distribution of over 4 million pounds of food at Honda Center drive-thru.
• Orange County Health Care Agencykey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOVID-19 testing super site partnership. OCCC Corpsmembers provided traffic control and safety support at Anaheim Convention Center and Costa Mesa Fairgrounds.
• Working WardrobespartnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer development partner participating in events and programs for Corpsmembers including holiday celebrations.
• OC Dept. of Education - College and Career Pathways Academycore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing career pathways and continuing education opportunities for Corpsmembers.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/hireyouth
• Xx.com/HireYouth
• Facebookfacebook.com/OCConservationCorps

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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