US Forest Service - Southern California Consortium

The California Consortium (CC) is an environmental education, minority outreach and recruitment program. The CC serves as a bridge between the USDA Forest Service, underserved areas, and community partners. Our mission is to diversify the Forest Service workforce by encouraging careers in natural resources, higher education, and employment through mentoring, leadership, and community outreach efforts. We are committed to providing an all inclusive nurturing, respectful, and positive work environment. • Establish and strengthen relationships in Hispanic, African American, and other diverse communities • Raise awareness of importance of natural resources and opportunities available on public lands in underserved communities • Encourage enrollment in higher education and natural resource programs • Facilitate student job placement opportunities