Brad Scott - Academics and Life Skills - Sacramento Job Corps Center

Brad Scott

worked with the School for Integrated Academics and Technologies for over five years helping students earn their diplomas before assuming his current role as Test of Adult Basic Education instructor at Sacramento Job Corps Center. Brad is a certified English teacher at the secondary level with over 20 years of classroom experience, from junior high to high school, to college prep, to advanced placement and even Comedy Traffic School.

Anthony McCowan - Career Journey - Sacramento Job Corps Center

Anthony McCowan

is a CPP instructor at Sacramento Job Corps Center and 21-year retired U.S. Navy veteran. Anthony enjoys seeing students grow and earn successful careers from start to finish. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice and administration. When he isn't working, Anthony loves coaching football and basketball. He is passionate about blending youth sports with personal and career development.

Michael Quinney - Career Journey - Penobscot Job Corps Center

Michael Quinney

has served as a Career Preparation Period coordinator at Penobscot Job Corps Center for nearly 20 years. He loves giving back to the program that helped him as a young man. Michael has held several roles at Job Corps but enjoys working with brand-new students the most.

Leighton Buchanan - Carpentry - Penobscot Job Corps Center

Leighton Buchanan

lead Carpentry instructor at Penobscot Job Corps Center, received training in electrical studies, architectural drawing and general construction in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. He has worked in carpentry for over 20 years in several cities constructing, erecting, installing, finishing and repairing concrete, wood, metal and vinyl structures, and fixtures on residential and commercial buildings. He holds several certifications in construction, safety and management, and has had the privilege to work with great students.

Eric (Chef Ric) Duplisea - Culinary Arts - Penobscot Job Corps Center

Eric (Chef Ric) Duplisea

is an Advanced Baking and Pastry instructor at Penobscot Job Corps Center. He has worked at Penobscot Job Corps since 2010 and previously held worked as a chef and manager at several restaurants and bakeries. Chef Ric also traveled internationally serving as a chief steward on tanker ships, feeding and caring for 25–50 shipmates.