| Title | Description | Publish Date | Author/Source | Type | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Corps Programs Build Pathways to Infrastructure Careers | With support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, The Corps Network has been collaborating with several partners – including Jobs... | May 2026 | The Urban Institute | Research/Report | |
| Corps and Disaster Response and Mitigation | Service and Conservation Corps have a long history of supporting communities and resource management agencies with projects related to disaster... | May 2026 | The Corps Network | Fact Sheet | |
| Service to Career Pathways: A Workforce Practice Framework for Corps Network Programs | Created by JFF, this tool is designed to help Corps programs assess their current workforce development programming, identify strengths, and... | April 2026 | Jobs for the Future, The Corps Network | Guide/Toolkit | |
| 2025-2026 Youth Policy Agenda | Youth Policy Agenda developed by the 2025-2026 Youth Advisory Council. Councilmembers were made up of the 2025 Corpsmembers of the... | March 2026 | The Corps Network | Fact Sheet | |
| Annual Report: FY25 | Data and program updates from The Corps Network. Information collected in FY24. Includes The Corps Network's FY25 financial information. See... | 2026 | The Corps Network | Annual Report | |
| Fact Sheet: Our Impact 2026 | General information about The Corps Network and the 21st century Service and Conservation Corps community. Updated for 2026 with FY25... | February 2026 | The Corps Network | Fact Sheet | |
| The Corps Network FY26 Member Benefits Guide | Learn about The Corps Network membership options and the associated benefits. | September 2025 | The Corps Network | Fact Sheet | |
| The Corps Model: Building Our Workforce Through Service | Corps programs are not strictly service, workforce, or youth development programs. Corps combine aspects of all three. In this fact... | October 2025 | The Corps Network | Fact Sheet | |
| Fact Sheet: Grow With Us – Member Engagement Guide FY26 | Staff at Full Member organizations of The Corps Network can use this guide to learn about ways you and your... | September 2025 | The Corps Network | Fact Sheet | |
| Engaging Corps to Meet NPS Needs | A resource for parks looking to engage Corps programs in project work. Learn about Corps programs, view several case studies,... | September 2025 | The Corps Network | Guide/Toolkit | |
| Strengthening Service-to-Career Pathways: Amplifying Successful Practices From The Corps Network | The Corps Network (TCN) and its more than 150 local programs are building resilient economies across the United States. Through... | September 2025 | Jobs for the Future, The Corps Network | Research/Report | |
| Corps to Careers: Expanding Career Opportunities for Young Adults involved in Service and Conservation Programs | This report outlines a set of Corps-related occupations that Service and Conservation Corps program leaders can use to align and... | September 2025 | Brookings Institution | Research/Report | |
| 2025 State of Alums Report | The 2025 Service Year Alums Survey engaged alums from a wide variety of service year programs to assess the long-term impacts... | 2025 | Service Year | Research/Report | |
| Mobilizing Young People to Help Communities Recover from Disaster: A Case Study of CALCC Programs after the LA Wildfires | This paper provides insights into who is working in Conservation Corps programs, what are their motivations for serving, and how do... | July 2025 | Center for Environment Community & Equity | Research/Report | |
| Return on Investment Study: Environmental Stewardship | AmeriCorps and its partners focused on environmental stewardship help communities become more resilient by supporting measures that preserve habitats, reduce... | December 2024 | AmeriCorps | Research/Report | |
| Annual Report: FY24 | Data and program updates from The Corps Network. Information collected in FY24. Includes The Corps Network's FY24 financial information. See... | 2025 | The Corps Network | Annual Report | |
| Return on Investment Study: National Civilian Community Corps Weatherization Projects | Key Findings The program produces strong returns for the medium- and long-term scenarios for the total benefits per federal dollar.... | August 2024 | AmeriCorps | Research/Report | |
| Before/After-Control/Impact (BACI) Ecosystem Management Evaluation | This report highlights the overall outcomes of ecosystem management projects implemented by 12 Conservation Corps programs between 2021-2023. For this... | April 2024 | Public Lands Service Coalition | Research/Report | |
| Return on Investment Study: Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps | Key Findings The program produces strong returns for the medium- and long-term scenarios when benefits to AmeriCorps members, program participants,... | July 2024 | AmeriCorps | Research/Report | |
| National Evaluation of Service Corps Programs | In 2021, the National Park Foundation (NPF) and Public Lands Service Coalition (PLSC) contracted with RTI International to conduct an... | August 2024 | RTI International - prepared for the National Park Foundation | Research/Report | |
| Join a Corps | What is a Corps? Should I join -- is the Corps experience a good fit for me? What kind of... | July 2024 | The Corps Network | Fact Sheet | |
| Annual Report: FY23 | Data and program updates from The Corps Network. Information collected in FY23. Includes The Corps Network's FY23 financial information. View... | 2024 | The Corps Network | Annual Report | |
| Study: Public Lands Service Coalition Partnership Impact Evaluation Final Report | This report provides ongoing evidence of positive impacts to land management partners by Conservation Corps in relation to other types... | September 2023 | NC State University College of Natural Resources, Western Kentucky University School of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport | Research/Report | |
| Return on Investment Study: Montana Conservation Corps | This study estimates the Montana Conservation Corps program’s ROI to be between $0.66 and $126.05, depending on a) how long AmeriCorps... | September 2023 | AmeriCorps | Research/Report | |
| Return on Investment Study: Green City Force | This study estimates the Green City Force program’s ROI to be between $0.69 and $7.60, depending on how long AmeriCorps... | September 2023 | AmeriCorps | Research/Report | |
| OYSI: Opportunity Youth Outcome Evaluation - Final Report | Prepared by JBS International, Inc. (June 2023), this report examines The Corps Network's AmeriCorps Opportunity Youth Service Initiative (OYSI). The... | June 2023 | JBS International, Inc. | Research/Report | |
| Fact Sheet: City-Corps Partnerships | See examples of how Corps are partnering with local governments and community organizations to benefits cities and young adults. | May 2023 | The Corps Network | Fact Sheet | |
| Annual Report: FY22 | Data and program updates from The Corps Network. Information collected in FY22. Includes The Corps Network's FY22 financial information. View... | 2023 | The Corps Network | Annual Report | |
| A Clean Jumpstart to Rebuild America's Economy: Data and Polling | This report includes data on public support for investing in a modern version of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Click here... | May 2020 | Data for Progress | Research/Report | |
| Report: Bridging Differences through AmeriCorps Service | To better understand the experiences and impacts of AmeriCorps service, the Office of Research and Evaluation (ORE) conducted an overview... | September 2022 | AmeriCorps | Research/Report | |
| Fact Sheet: Delaware River Community Corps | Launched in 2022, the DRCC is an initiative to advance community resilience and strengthen youth career pathways by enhancing Corps... | November 2022 | The Corps Network | Fact Sheet | |
| Return on Investment Study: Nevada Conservation Corps | AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, released a return-on-investment study to measure the value of federal funding invested... | October 2022 | AmeriCorps | Research/Report | |
| A Consensual Qualitative Research Study of the Transformation from High School Dropout to Graduate: Corpsmember Outcomes and Influencing Factors | The purpose of this study was to better understand the Corpsmember process of change and long-term outcomes from the perspective... | 2013 | Jayne E. Smith, Old Dominion University; prepared for Urban Corps of San Diego County | Research/Report | |
| Study: The Voice of Corps Participants – A Qualitative Analysis of the Conservation Corps Experience | This report provides an overview of the analysis and findings of qualitative data gathered from 2013 Conservation Corps participants. At... | 2013 | Andrew Lacanienta, Mat Duerden, Mike Edwards; Brigham Young University, North Carolina State University | Research/Report | |
| Study: Conservation Corps Project Analysis | The National Park Service (NPS) Park Facility Maintenance Division (PFMD) conducted a project analysis to determine how the costs of... | 2012 | Booz Allen Hamilton on behalf of National Park Service Facility Management Division | Research/Report | |
| Study: Public Lands Service Corps (PLSC) Evaluation | The purpose of the evaluation was to assess the impact of the Corps experience on participants both in terms of... | 2011 | Mat Duerden, Michael Edwards, Robin Lizzo;Texas A&M University | Research/Report | |
| Study: Public Lands Service Corps (PLSC) Evaluation | The purpose of the evaluation was to assess the impact of the Corps experience on participants in terms of targeted... | 2012 | Mat Duerden, Michael Edwards, Robin Lizzo;Texas A&M University, Brigham Young University | Research/Report | |
| Study: Public Lands Service Corps (PLSC) Evaluation | The purpose of the evaluation was to assess the impact of the Corps experience on participants in terms of targeted... | 2013 | Mat Duerden, Michael Edwards, Telyn Peterson; Brigham Young University, North Carolina State University | Research/Report | |
| Study: Public Lands Service Corps (PLSC) Evaluations – Habitats | Researchers evaluated the impact of Public Lands Corps through examining their work on habitat projects. | 2017 | North Carolina State University | Research/Report | |
| Study: Public Lands Service Corps (PLSC) Evaluations – Trail Projects | Researchers evaluated the impact of Public Lands Corps through examining their work on trail projects. | 2017 | North Carolina State University | Research/Report | |
| Guide: Single Identity-Based Crews Research and Toolkit | Based on extensive research of existing single identity-based Corps programs, this document seeks to answer three main questions: Why are... | 2018 | Jordan Katcher, University of Oregon | Guide/Toolkit | |
| Report: 21st Century Conservation Service Corps Federal Advisory Committee Full Report | The 21st Century Conservation Service Corps (21CSC) Federal Advisory Committee was created during the Obama Administration to explore expansion of... | 2012 | 21st Century Conservation Service Corps Federal Advisory Committee | Research/Report | |
| Guide: Corps to Careers: How Service and Conservation Corps Help Build Tomorrow’s Workforce | An overview of how Corps provide training and work with local partners to help today's youth and young adults develop... | 2017 | The Corps Network | Guide/Toolkit | |
| Guide: Veteran Service and Conservation Corps: Career Pathways Through Continued Service | An overview of Veterans Conservation Corps programs. Several Service and Conservation Corps organizations operate programs to provide military veterans (usually... | 2017 | The Corps Network | Guide/Toolkit | |
| Guide: Conservation Corps and the Great Outdoors: Enhancing America’s Recreation Experience | A look at how Service and Conservation Corps help resource managers maintain and improve outdoor recreation sites across the country;... | 2018 | The Corps Network | Guide/Toolkit | |
| Guide: Cities Connecting Children to Nature: City-Corps Partnerships | An overview of how mayors and city agencies can engage Service and Conservation Corps in providing youth employment and job... | 2019 | The Corps Network, Children & Nature Network, National League of Cities | Guide/Toolkit | |
| Guide: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Conservation Corps Partnerships: Engaging the Next Generation in Conservation | Designed for regional and field staff of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife service, this guide provides details on how USFWS... | 2020 | The Corps Network | Guide/Toolkit | |
| Annual Report: FY17 | Data and program updates from The Corps Network. Information collected in FY17. Includes The Corps Network's FY17 financial information. | 2018 | The Corps Network | Annual Report | |
| Annual Report: FY18 | Data and program updates from The Corps Network. Information collected in FY18. Includes The Corps Network's FY18 financial information. | 2019 | The Corps Network | Annual Report | |
| Annual Report: FY19 | Data and program updates from The Corps Network. Information collected in FY19. Includes The Corps Network's FY19 financial information. | 2020 | The Corps Network | Annual Report | |
| Annual Report: FY20 | Data and program updates from The Corps Network. Information collected in FY20. Includes The Corps Network's FY20 financial information. | 2021 | The Corps Network | Annual Report | |
| Annual Report: FY21 | Data and program updates from The Corps Network. Information collected in FY21. Includes The Corps Network's FY21 financial information. | 2022 | The Corps Network | Annual Report | |
| Creating New Pathways to Postsecondary: Evaluation of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Postsecondary Success (PSS) Initiative | In 2008, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, in partnership with the Nellie Mae Foundation, funded the Postsecondary Success Initiative... | 2013 | Brandeis University | Research/Report | |
| National Evaluation of Youth Corps Findings at Follow-Up (June 2011) | This report was prepared by Abt Associates Inc. for the Corporation for National and Community Service. The research questions that... | 2011 | Abt Associates for CNCS | Research/Report |
Annual Reports
| Title | Description | Published Date | Author/Source | Type | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Report: FY25 | Data and program updates from The Corps Network. Information collected in FY24. Includes The Corps Network's FY25 financial information. See... | 2026 | The Corps Network | Annual Report | |
| Annual Report: FY24 | Data and program updates from The Corps Network. Information collected in FY24. Includes The Corps Network's FY24 financial information. See... | 2025 | The Corps Network | Annual Report | |
| Annual Report: FY23 | Data and program updates from The Corps Network. Information collected in FY23. Includes The Corps Network's FY23 financial information. View... | 2024 | The Corps Network | Annual Report | |
| Annual Report: FY22 | Data and program updates from The Corps Network. Information collected in FY22. Includes The Corps Network's FY22 financial information. View... | 2023 | The Corps Network | Annual Report | |
| Annual Report: FY21 | Data and program updates from The Corps Network. Information collected in FY21. Includes The Corps Network's FY21 financial information. | 2022 | The Corps Network | Annual Report | |
| Annual Report: FY20 | Data and program updates from The Corps Network. Information collected in FY20. Includes The Corps Network's FY20 financial information. | 2021 | The Corps Network | Annual Report | |
| Annual Report: FY19 | Data and program updates from The Corps Network. Information collected in FY19. Includes The Corps Network's FY19 financial information. | 2020 | The Corps Network | Annual Report | |
| Annual Report: FY18 | Data and program updates from The Corps Network. Information collected in FY18. Includes The Corps Network's FY18 financial information. | 2019 | The Corps Network | Annual Report | |
| Annual Report: FY17 | Data and program updates from The Corps Network. Information collected in FY17. Includes The Corps Network's FY17 financial information. | 2018 | The Corps Network | Annual Report |
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