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Youth Conservation Corps kicks off 42nd year in St. Lawrence County

Posted 7/19/17

The Youth Conservation Corps has kicked off its 42nd year this summer. Employing young adults from ages 14 to 21, the St. Lawrence County program gives adolescences a work experience. The corps …

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Youth Conservation Corps kicks off 42nd year in St. Lawrence County

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The Youth Conservation Corps has kicked off its 42nd year this summer. Employing young adults from ages 14 to 21, the St. Lawrence County program gives adolescences a work experience. The corps members, employed by YCC, "work to conserve the environment and address the unmet needs on St. Lawrence County," group officials said in a news release.

The YCC program has two crews this year. The Potsdam-Canton crew includes: Andrew Butler, Nathan Burns, Sean Caringi, Patrick Caringi, Brenden Henderson, Kiernan-Charles Lafaver, Miguel Livelo, Ian McIntosh,Ian Thompson, and Zachary Woods. Their crew is led by Adam Randall, and Cole Zeller is the assistant crew leader. The Potsdam- Massena crew includes: Karl Baker, Cole Jock, Skyler Keleher, Jacob Keleher, David Lashomb Jr, Izak Moulton, Tyler Peck, Donald Shanty III, and Joshua Snyder. Their crew is led by Natalie Randall, and Cimone Doelger is the assistant crew leader.

Funded by numerous grants, the YCC employees are engaged with various types of work. Joanne Sevick, the Youth Bureau director, works to request grants for the program. This year’s YCC program is made possible through the financial support from the Board of Legislators, Youth Bureau and Office of Children and Family Services.

"Because of these funds, the hired adolescences have diverse opportunities of hands on work to conserve and preserve the community. YCC tasks range from garbage pick up to the maintenance and clearing of trails on State and County lands. This year they are starting out at The Fort De La Presentation in Ogdensburg," a news release from YCC reads.

The YCC will be working three days a week until Aug. 10. Whether they are working on trail maintenance or performing community service, the crews will have a work experience each day.