Also highlight or underline evidence that suggests that this man's experience in the CCC was negative. Write an 'N' for negative in the margin next to every reference you think is negative. After you finish going through the document and making notes as instructed, write a two or three paragraph explanation of why you think the writer "heartily recommends" work in the CCC and why you agree or disagree with his recommendation.
In class: Discuss with your classmates, as instructed by your teacher, the following questions about the text you worked with during your homework exercise. Skip to main content. Community resistance to its placement may have been the reason. Initial work projects in the forest around Franklin included construction of truck trails, roads, and telephone lines, and prevention and suppression of forest fires.
In addition to contributing to the development of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park , the company worked on construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Four CCC camps were established along the parkway route. A paycheck was not the only good thing about being in the CCC. In written surveys and oral interviews done between and , African Americans who served in the program in North Carolina said that they mainly benefited in three areas: employment, training, and character development.
The CCC emphasized providing jobs for needy youth, and that was the main reason for joining. Although many CCC projects required only the simplest types of common labor, enrollees could learn other things. Indeed, most of the CCC veterans interviewed admitted that they learned about cooperation with fellow workers and supervisors, the proper care of equipment, the importance of hard work, and a responsible attitude toward a job.
While most respondents indicated that their CCC duties did not prepare them for future employment in terms of specific skills, some said that the work did prepare them for their lifetime careers.
The CCC also provided an education program, conducted during off-duty hours on a voluntary basis. The goal was to help enrollees improve themselves and become more employable once of some academic courses.
The CCC educational program gave some of the respondents a chance to complete high school. It motivated others to continue with college work. Overall, although former enrollees had mixed opinions about the job training they got in the CCC, most considered their work experience to be valuable.
The CCC provided direct and immediate financial benefits, and participation enhanced future work habits. Although the CCC program ended in , its impact continued. They planted millions of trees; built hundreds of lookout towers; built thousands of miles of telephone lines, truck trails, and minor roads; and saved thousands of acres of land from the ravages of disease, fire, and soil erosion.
African Americans in the Civilian Conservation Corps. New Deal Network. The Civilian Conservation Corps. Interactive periodic table of the New Deal. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. Paige, John C. National Park Service. Williams, Gerald W. Works Projects in North Carolina, Bender, Albert M. CCC application for Arlie Dodge.
The Franklin D. Available from the ExplorePAHistory website. Facing northwest. I would like further information on the names and locations of CC camps in North Carolina and their projects in Warren County. Thank you. Hello, I have several sources to help you. Also, here is a listing of projects that took place in North Carolina. However, out of state applicants who meet CCC eligibility requirements may be considered for enrollment, depending on space and availability. The skills and lessons you learn in the CCC build a strong foundation for starting your career, and stay with you for the rest of your life.
Veterans often find, through the CCC, pathways to careers in firefighting, transportation departments and in fish and wildlife departments. The CCC also gives you opportunities to see beautiful and unique parts of California, create lifelong memories, and form lasting relationships with fellow Corpsmembers. The CCC requires applicants for the residential and non-residential year-round programs to reside in California. If interested in these programs you must complete their specific application processes.
For any questions please call The CCC is designed as a one year, full-time program.
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