The Los Angeles Post

California Service Corps Offers Career Pathways in San Diego Area

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Today, Josh Fryday, Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve) Director and California Chief Service Officer, announced recruitment for more than 500 paid California Service Corps positions in the San Diego area that provide pathways to careers in education, the green economy, disaster response and recovery, and with local government agencies.

Director Fryday made the announcement with Clayton Tschudy, Executive Director of San Diego Canyonlands, and California Service Corps members during a service project at San Diego’s Swan Canyon where they planted and watered fire-resistant native plants.

More than 10,000 California Service Corps members throughout the state gain hands-on experience while serving their communities, earning money and building valuable career skills. Members support communities by taking environmental action, tutoring and mentoring students, responding to disasters, tackling food insecurity and connecting vulnerable Californians to critical resources and services.

This year’s recruitment efforts will highlight the California Men’s Service Challenge, a new initiative that encourages and helps men step up and serve their communities through the California Service Corps and volunteer and service opportunities with partner organizations.

“We’re calling on Californians to join up, lend a hand and step out into the community. We see and feel the difference when California Service Corps members are on the ground and engaging with their communities — making a lasting impact on our state,” said Governor Gavin Newsom. “More than ever, California is committed to investing in the next generation of emerging leaders and ensuring their path towards success.”
GO-Serve Director Josh Fryday joins California Service Corps members with planting and watering fire-resistant plants at San Diego’s Swan Canyon.
GO-Serve Director Josh Fryday joins California Service Corps members with planting and watering fire-resistant plants at San Diego’s Swan Canyon.
The California Service Corps is the largest state-level service force in the nation, consisting of four paid service programs:
Combined, it is a force larger than the Peace Corps and is often mobilized when Californians are in need. California Service Corps members gain skills and experience while connecting with others and making a positive difference.

“The California Service Corps has become a powerful force for good. We have built a statewide army of Californians lifting up their communities while gaining experience, skills, connection and purpose. Today, we continue to call on a new generation of Californians to lead, solve problems and launch careers through service,” said GO-Serve Director Josh Fryday.
GO-Serve Director Josh Fryday, Outdoor Outreach Executive Director Ben McCue, San Diego Canyonlands Executive Director Clayton Tschudy and California Service Corps members announce recruitment for more than 500 paid California Service Corps positions in the San Diego area.
GO-Serve Director Josh Fryday, Outdoor Outreach Executive Director Ben McCue, San Diego Canyonlands Executive Director Clayton Tschudy and California Service Corps members announce recruitment for more than 500 paid California Service Corps positions in the San Diego area.

From strengthening local schools to supporting disaster recovery efforts, California Service Corps members are helping address California’s most pressing challenges while building pathways to careers.

Those interested in finding a paid service opportunity can learn more about the benefits and impact of service in this virtual workshop recording or go to CAServiceCorps.com.