Founded in 1985, The Corps Network is the national association of service and conservation Corps. Corps are locally-based organizations that engage young adults and recent veterans in work-based service projects that address conservation and community needs. Through their service, Corps participants – or “Corpsmembers” – gain hands-on job experience, earn certifications, and develop valuable skills in leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork. Corpsmembers are compensated with a stipend or living allowance and often receive an education award or scholarship upon completing their term of service. Working on public lands and in both rural and urban communities, the 130+ Corps of The Corps Network annually engage over 25,000 young adults in service that could include: restoring habitats; building and improving multi-use trails; creating and maintaining urban green spaces; weatherizing low-income homes; remediating invasive species; preventing and fighting wildfires; restoring communities following disasters; preserving historic structures; restoring coastlines and waterways, etc. Corps improve the environment and our neighborhoods while training the next generation of conservation and community leaders.