Lincoln Ranger District now taking applications for Youth Conservation Corps summer program MTN and last updated 2021-03-07 21:00:38-05 GREAT FALLS â The Lincoln Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest is now accepting applications for their Youth Conservation Corps summer employment program. The program is for teens in the Lincoln area ages 15 to 18 who are interested in forest conservation and stewardship. The summer employment program was established in 1971, providing entry-level jobs for local youths, and this year will be the first time Lincoln has hosted the program. Up to five participants will be selected for the nine-week program that will run from June to August, and will be paid $10 an hour biweekly.