(MUNISING, Mich.) A summer work opportunity is available for area
young people through the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Youth between the ages of 15 and 18 may apply for the YCC program. There are no income restrictions for this youth employment program.
YCC, a nationwide program for young people, provides opportunities to
contribute to the conservation of our national parks, forests, and wildlife
refuges through a combined work and environmental education program.
The young people will work with National Park Service professionals
on conservation related projects in the Munising district of the lakeshore.
Projects will include facility improvements and clean-up, trail
maintenance, and the construction of steps, bridges, and boardwalks.
The Pictured Rocks YCC program will run ten weeks beginning June 4,
2012. The YCCer’s work a 40-hour week and receive $7.40 per hour.
Applications must be received no later than Friday, April 20. They
must be submitted to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, N8391 Sand Point
Road, P.O. Box 40, Munising, Michigan 49862.
Enrollees are selected from among all youth submitting applications
to the Pictured Rocks headquarters office for four positions in the
Munising district. Please note there are no positions anticipated for the
Grand Marais district.
Selections of YCC enrollees are made by random drawing. The drawing
and notification of selections will occur during the week of April 23. The
names of alternates will also be drawn for the program. These young people
will be backups to fill positions if any of the original YCC enrollees
decline a position.
Questions about the YCC work program may be directed to Pictured
Rocks Chief of Maintenance Chris Case, telephone 387-2607, extension 209.
Applications are available at the Munising High School, Superior Central
School, Michigan Works, and the Pictured Rocks Headquarters at N8391 Sand
Point Road in Munising.
