Civicorps

Dec 2024

My daughter attended Civicorps briefly until she was randomly terminated and accused of fraud! Her workers right were also breached. Civicorps contacted me by phone then said they couldn't speak to me anymore when I mentioned that my daughters rights had been disregarded. They claim to help youth but instead they fired her before the holidays and labeled her as a fraud over miscommunication.

May 2020

I knew I wanted to get my high school diploma one day. I didn't know my next steps until I found out about civicorps. On my first day, I was welcomed with open arms and treated like family. I have never met an entire school that wanted me to be successful. The classrooms were great with teachers who not only educated us but made sure we understood the material given. When students passed a certain test or have passed with a passing grade they are recognized. Having the privilege of completing all of the requirements to graduate and presenting a portfolio was a great experience. The teachers really took the time and effort to help students reach the next level after graduation. The staff and teachers who work at civicorps are the best!! It's because of each and every teacher/staff that I have graduated and now a full-time college student.

Mar 2020

"Outdoor Adventure, High School Diploma, Hard Work!" I happened to see a team from this organization trimming the brush around the Iron Horse Trail in San Ramon. This was a big job, and they had a large team out here doing the work. Armed with powerful chainsaws, they were diligently trimming the overgrown vegetation hanging on the fence. "Who are these people?" I wondered. I had a chance to chat with the supervisor, Steven, as well as one of the team leads, Caleb, and they explained what the organization is all about. Headquartered in Oakland, they recruit young people 18-26 who want job experience as well as an opportunity to earn their High School degree. It's not a GED--it's an actual high school diploma. The students receive about $14 an hour while performing conservation work around the community. They also have outings where they go out on long, rugged hikes. Caleb explained that it's another opportunity to get young people out of the inner city and have a chance to experience the Great Outdoors. Bravo Bravo! Special thanks also to the Jesuit Volunteer Corp, for donating their time to such a worthy organization. It's obvious to me that all the workers here were having a good time, while performing needed conservation work. Hats off to the lead, Caleb, and the supervisor, Steven, for being part of such an outstanding organization. These folks are hard workers! They work a lot harder than I do!