is a Gary Job Corps Center graduate and now serves as the Advanced Human Services instructor on campus. Her educational background is in psychology and art, with work experience in human services, career services and adolescent development. Her roles in these fields give her insight into career skills to effectively train students in the field.
is the Electrical instructor at Gary Job Corps Center and has worked as an electrician since 1980. He has experience working for Exxon, Shell and Mobile and has worked overseas in Japan, Germany, Russia and Canada. In 2010, Kenny decided to use his knowledge to instruct students at Job Corps and enjoys guiding them toward success.
graduated from Gary Job Corps Center in 2003 and now serves as a Construction Foundation instructor. After graduating from Job Corps, he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration at Texas State University. Jose is also an entrepreneur and owns three businesses. He values his students’ success in finding a career in the construction industry.
joined the Gary Job Corps Center team as a Corrections Officer instructor after retiring from the Federal Bureau of Prisons in 2011. He holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Texas State University. Jesse is passionate about assisting students in pursuing a career in corrections or law enforcement.
has worked at Gary Job Corps Center for nearly 30 years in a number of different roles and now serves as the Office Administration instructor. Jeanie enjoys teaching and mentoring students in her training area, eventually helping them reach employment.
joined Gary Job Corps Center as the Machining instructor over 10 years ago after graduating from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He specializes in teaching Introduction to Manufacturing and Machinist Technology and enjoys providing foundational instruction to his students as they begin their careers.
has served as a Security instructor at Gary Job Corps Center for over five years. He has an educational background in philosophy and enjoys the ability to give back to his students and help them begin their careers.
worked in the construction field for 14 years before joining Gary Job Corps Center as the Building Construction Technology instructor. He enjoys teaching the basics of multiple industries, from plumbing and electrical to carpentry and painting. David’s goal is that each of his students is prepared to begin an apprenticeship program after completing their Job Corps training.
brings experience in the military to his role as the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) instructor at Gary Job Corps Center. His background taught him how to build rapport among teammates, which he is able to use in the classroom with students. Carlos trains students in HVAC fundamentals, equipment troubleshooting, problem diagnoses and repairs to ensure his students’ employability and success.
is the Medical Administrative Assistant instructor at Gary Job Corps Center. She has experience working in a variety of settings, including a county hospital, nursing home and physician’s office. Becky lived in multiple locations before moving to Gary, Texas, including Honduras, Venezuela, St. Thomas, Aruba, Grand Cayman Island, The Bahamas and Puerto Rico.