Missouri State Parks Youth Corps now Accepting Applications

For the seventh year in a row, young people in Missouri will have an opportunity to work outdoors at state parks and historic sites through the State Parks Youth Corps. Online applications are now being accepted for youth ages 17 to 24 to participate in the 2016 program. With more than 3,500 young adults participating in the the program to date, not only have real career experiences been made but also a big difference in Missouri's parks have been felt through the State Park Youth Corps. For young people wanting to spend quality time in the outdoors this is a great opportunity to get on-the-job experience

State Parks Youth Corps (SPYC) is a nationally recognized jobs initiative started by Governor Jay Nixon in 2010 to enhance Missouri's 88 state parks and historic sites. It's a cooperative partnership between the Division of Workforce Development and Missouri State Parks.

In 2016, SPYC will offer more than 600 positions to Missourians between ages 17 and 24 at state parks and historic sites as well as in municipal parks in St. Louis and Kansas City. Applications for the program are now being accepted online at thinkoutside.mo.gov.