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Climate concerns are top of mind, especially with young adults.\xa0AmeriCorps, the federal agency for service and volunteering, administers a\xa0program for adults ages 18 to\xa026\xa0to help them take action.\xa0AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) is a team-based national service program that engages young adults in 10 to 11-month hands-on service experiences to develop leadership skills and strengthen communities.\xa0Forest Corps is a partnership between AmeriCorps NCCC and the United States Forest Service.\xa0The program is for young adults passionate about combating the climate crisis and protecting public lands. The first cohort of NCCC Forest Corps members will be sworn in to begin their service in mid-July.\xa0\xa0The Forest Corps program is the first major interagency partnership under President Biden\u2019s American Climate Corps (ACC), a new initiative to train young people in high-demand skills for jobs in the clean energy economy.\xa0

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