We believe in empowering individuals to positively impact their lives, their communities and the environment.

Pueblo Of Acoma Youth & Community Corps
The Pueblo Of Acoma Youth & Community Corps is a program of the Southwest Conservation Corps' Ancestral Lands office based here on the Pueblo of Acoma. We are a non-profit organization.

Southwest Conservation Corps
The SWCC is also a on-profit organization that has locations in Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona.

WWW.SCCORPS.ORG

AYCC GOALS

• Provide opportunities for N.M youth
• Engage youth as resources to meet real community needs.
• Educate youth about protecting and preserving the land of Acoma.
• Teaching the youth about the heritage and history of the Acoma Pueblo.
• Expand opportunities for local youth to participate in SCC programs.

Type Of Work

• Trail Construction
• Fencing
• Revegitation
• Wetland Rehabilitation
• Erosion Control
• Sign Installation
• Park Improvement
• Wildlife Habitat Improvement

What Is Learned As A Result Of The Experience

• Crew Leader can earn a $1000 AmeriCorps Education Award
• Job training for employment in the Natural resource conservation field.
• Environmental, outdoor leadership skills and exposure to new opportunities
• Opportunities to work with SCC programs in Colorado and Arizona

Contact:
Ancestral Lands Office
Program Director- Cornell Torivio
(505)552-4074
Email- Cornell@sccorps.org

Program Coordinator- Brandon Valdo
(505)552-4084
Email- Turtle@sccorps.org