Gaston Valz - Computer Technician Network+ - South Bronx Job Corps Center

Gaston Valz

, the Network+ instructor at South Bronx Job Corps Center, is a skilled and dedicated professional with over 15 years of experience in information technology support and technology training. Gaston is a certified technician and holds certifications in CompTIA A+; Network+; Microsoft MCSA, MCSE and MOS; Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching; CCNA Security; and Cisco CCNP. He is skilled at installing, configuring, troubleshooting and supporting server and client operating systems and applications, and enjoys passing these skillsets along to his students. 

Dennis O’Neal - Academics and Life Skills - South Bronx Job Corps Center

Dennis O’Neal

has been the Driver’s Education instructor at South Bronx Job Corps Center for over 25 years. Throughout his time at Job Corps, Dennis has maintained a 98% classroom success rate for learner’s permits and driver’s licenses. He has also assisted with an on-campus Job Corps mentorship program for the past 12 years. 

Belinda Devine - Office Administration - South Bronx Job Corps

Belinda Devine

is South Bronx Job Corps' Office Administration instructor. She worked at Little Rock Job Corps Center for four years, where she also received certifications to teach Computer Networking. She acquired a baccalaureate degree in business administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. In her current role, Belinda teaches administrative skills, computer applications, office proficiency, and the skills necessary to obtain, maintain and cultivate a professional career as an office administrator. 

Brenda Canty South - Computer Technician A+ - Bronx Job Corps Center

Brenda Canty

is the A+ Computer Technician instructor at South Bronx Job Corps Center. For most of her career, Brenda has instructed Fortune 500 companies, colleges and nonprofit organizations on the techniques and software of computers across several different industries. Since she was a child, Brenda has had a passion for teaching and always knew she would become a teacher.

Eric Varca - Academics and Life Skills - South Bronx Job Corps Center

Eric Varca

is a Reading instructor at South Bronx Job Corps Center and loves teaching English language skills to his students. He is passionate about helping students and making them feel more comfortable with language arts. When Eric isn’t lecturing, he enjoys listening to jazz music, looking for vintage items in flea markets, and spending time with his wife and daughter.

Dr. Daniel Fink - Clinical Medical Assistant - South Bronx Job Corps Center

Dr. Daniel Fink

is the Clinical Medical Assistant instructor at South Bronx Job Corps Center, with nearly 40 years of experience working in the medical field. Throughout his career, Dr. Fink worked as a medical assistant, as an oncology technician and in other various positions in medical offices. He later received his doctorate in naturopathic medicine. Prior to joining Job Corps, he served as an associate professor while running a small practice. Now, as the CMA instructor, Dr.

Tamisha Francis - Security and Protective Services - South Bronx Job Corps Center

Tamisha Francis

brings 20 years of career experience to her position as a Security and Protective Services instructor at South Bronx Job Corps Center. Tamisha is an NYS-licensed security guard, is OSHA-certified, and is ASP-certified in baton and handcuffs. She loves to help students gain the fundamentals, knowledge and certifications needed to enter the security industry.

Brandon Malone - Welding - Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center

Brandon Malone

brings over 25 years of experience to his role as Welding instructor at Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center. Brandon is a 1998 Job Corps graduate, and in total, he has 12 certifications from the American Welding Society. Brandon wants students to graduate with full confidence in their ability to work in the field.  

Jimmy Obregon - Plastering, Pre-Apprentice - Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center

Jimmy Obregon

originally graduated from Job Corps in 1994 and has over 30 years of experience in plastering, which he now uses every day as the Plastering instructor at Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center. Jimmy has earned certifications to instruct students on the most up-to-date equipment for the industry. 

Wes Getz - Painting - Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center

Wes Getz

Painting instructor Wes Getz is a U.S. Army Infantry veteran and has been with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades since 1989. Through the Union, Wes gained experience in wall covering, dry wall repair and more. He is authorized to operate a variety of equipment and teaches students proper use through the painting program.