The Urban Corps of San Diego County serves as a bridge to a better life for young adults ages 18-26.
We provide paid job training, support services and a second chance to earn a high school diploma, while simultaneously offering a variety of professional services to the San Diego community.
Our Corpsmembers gain job skills through environmental, construction, recycling and other community projects. Whether improving a park, working in the San Diego River, removing graffiti or rehabilitating low-income homes, our Corpsmembers improve themselves while improving our region.
“Urban Corps has given me something to be proud of. They opened my eyes and made me a better person. Now instead of asking for a hand, I’m holding one out.”
Avery L.
“Urban Corps has given me so much;
my first job, my diploma, English lessons, and a community. I can now speak confidently and fluently thanks to this program.”
Lana G.
“I found a home at Urban Corps.
While at Urban Corps, I got promoted to crew leader and I have achieved a lot of my goals and still have more to achieve.”
Rodrigo A.
Zena Burtrus graduated from Urban Corps in 2017 and, more recently, graduated from San Diego State University in December (2020) with her Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development!
Urban Corps exists to help young adults thrive. Let’s celebrate amazing and new things our graduates are stepping into!
