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.

Amy Cyr - Career Journey - Penobscot Job Corps Center

Amy Cyr

is a Health Care Orientation instructor at Penobscot Job Corps Center. She started at Penobscot Job Corps in 2000 as the Career Technical Readiness instructor, and then transitioned to career technical secretary so that she could have more interaction with students after they left Job Corps. Amy has experience as a certified nurse assistant and worked in a health care office for many years. She is passionate about helping others learn and grow and enjoys working with students who are pursuing careers as a certified medical assistant or certified nurse assistant.