is the Office Administration instructor at Detroit Job Corps Center. Before joining the Detroit Job Corps team in 2016, Vanessa gained experience in secondary education and English. Her favorite part of her job is inspiring students to grow in their confidence and self-motivation, and to achieve success.

is the scheduling clerk at Detroit Job Corps Center, and also serves as the backup TABE coordinator. Yazmeen joined the Detroit Job Corps team in 2021.

is a Carpentry instructor at Cleveland Job Corps Center. Before he began teaching at Cleveland Job Corps, he served for 28 years as a carpenter, filling a variety of roles from apprentice to foreman, to project manager. Eric specializes in interior systems, finishing and door hardware.

is a Carpentry instructor at Cleveland Job Corps Center. Before he joined the team in October 2021, Allen worked for 18 years as a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, leaving his mark around the city as he assisted in projects that include the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, FirstEnergy Stadium, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, and more. Allen’s favorite part about being a teacher at Job Corps is helping students set themselves on a better path.

is a Bricklaying instructor at Cleveland Job Corps Center and the International Masonry Institute. He brings 23 years of masonry experience, with 16 of those years served as a foreman, providing him with valuable hands-on skills and knowledge to pass along to students.

is a Computer Numerical Control Machining instructor at Cleveland Job Corps Center. He has an extensive professional background in manufacturing, machining and more, as well as 20 years of leadership and management experience through his service in the United States Marine Corps.  

is an HBI-certified Building Construction Technology instructor at Cleveland Job Corps Center. He brings more than 30 years of experience, from serving in the United States Navy as a Seabee, to working as a property maintenance technician and supervisor for companies of various sizes. Michael has 17 years of experience as a vocational teacher and is passionate about teaching students valuable career skills. 

is the Pharmacy Tech program director at Cleveland Job Corps Center. Through his efforts, the program was nationally recognized by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. William has 11 years of experience in the pharmacy field and an extensive background working in roles that support his community.

is a Certified Nurse Assistant instructor at Cleveland Job Corps Center. Prior to joining the team, she earned an education in nursing and education, and specializes in community health nursing, long-term care and intravenous infusion. She brings with her 16 years of nursing experience and is passionate about sharing her knowledge with her students.

is a Certified Nurse Assistant instructor at Cleveland Job Corps Center. She has gained experience in home health care, in medical billing and as a licensed practical nurse. Her favorite part of teaching at Job Corps is the opportunity to inspire students to grow.