Ms. Holt - TCU/IAM Advanced Training - Shriver Job Corps Center

Ms. Holt

has worked with TCU/IAM Advanced Transportation for over 20 years and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Fitchburg State College. She has immensely enjoyed the privilege of connecting hundreds of students to their careers in the transportation industry since joining the team.

Peter Bienkiewicz - Security Protective Services - Grafton Job Corps Center

Peter Bienkiewicz

works as Security Protective Services instructor with Shriver Job Corps Center. He started working for the Grafton Job Corps Center’s Security and Protective Services department in 2004, began teaching Security and Protective Services in 2009, then joined the Shriver team in 2017. Peter brings 23 years of experience in the security industry, including roles as shift supervisor, site supervisor, assistant account manager and safety/security officer, as well as certifications in Management of Assaultive Behavior, First Aid and CPR.

Paul Robertson - Advanced Computer Systems Administration - Shriver Job Corps Center

Paul Robertson

serves as the Advanced Computer Systems instructor at Shriver Job Corps Center. He started working with Shriver Job Corps in 2008 as a Computer Technician instructor. Paul began his career in information technology in 1997, working for Lockheed and Martin Sanders, then started teaching IT in 2000. He earned a degree in IT from the University of Phoenix, network engineering certification from Hesser College, and multiple certifications from Microsoft and CompTIA.

Duane Bastarache - Carpentry - Shriver Job Corps Center

Duane Bastarache

is a Carpentry instructor with Shriver Job Corps Center. He graduated from Grafton Job Corps Center in 2002 and immediately started an apprenticeship with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local Union. He earned his degree in construction management from Wentworth Institute of Technology and has been a member of UBC for over 20 years. He is living proof that the Job Corps program works, with hard work and determination. Duane admittedly tries to pay it forward every day and truly loves his job.

Christopher Katz - Carpentry - Shriver Job Corps Center

Christopher Katz

is a United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Carpentry instructor at Shriver Job Corps Center. He brings 17 years of field experience and has been a proud union member for over a decade. Christopher is an executive board member of Carpenters Local 336 and the chairman of the volunteer organizing committee and political action committee of Local 336. He looks forward to helping train the future generation of carpenters.

Andrew Aucoin - Culinary Arts - Shriver Job Corps Center

Andrew Aucoin

,Culinary Arts instructor at Shriver Job Corps Center, previously served as general manager for a local restaurant for 16 years, executive chef at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, and culinary arts instructor in a behavioral treatment center. Chef Andrew holds a culinary teaching license from the state of Massachusetts and serves as a proctor for U.S. National Restaurant Association, ServSafe.

Adam Sawyer - Computer Technician A+ - Shriver Job Corps Center

Adam Sawyer

is a Computer Technician instructor with Shriver Job Corps Center. He teaches students industry standards, prepares them for CompTIA A+ certification, and helps them transition to more advanced learning or into the workforce. Adam is certified in CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ and Amazon Web Services as a cloud practitioner. He has prior IT experience working at a help desk and as an Android application developer.

Anthony Centamore - Maintenance - Light Repair - Shriver Job Corps Center

Anthony Centamore

brings over 50 years of industry experience to his role as Automotive instructor at Shriver Job Corps Center. He has worked as an automotive technician, service advisor, service manager, service and parts director, warranty administrator, traveling manager, and store manager. Anthony is also an Automotive Service Excellence master-certified technician and certified by the state of Massachusetts as an automotive instructor.

Tim Yost - Painting - Shriver Job Corps Center

Tim Yost

has been an International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Painting instructor at Shriver Job Corps Center for nearly a decade. He worked as an industrial painter for 15 years prior to becoming an instructor. Tim is an OSHA Construction Industry Outreach trainer, mobile elevating work platform/aerial lift trainer, and forklift/powered industrial truck trainer. He also holds an associate degree in occupational development.

Robin Smith - Academics and Life Skills - Cincinnati Job Corps Centers

Robin Smith

academic manager at Cincinnati Job Corps Center, brings 30 years of experience in teaching and management. She has contributed to statewide educational movements for the Illinois Department of Education, presented at regional and national professional organizational conferences, and mentored leaders of all ages. Robin resides in Kentucky with her son, and when not at Job Corps, she can be found camping, hiking and kayaking. Robin also is a guest blogger, ghost-writer and memoir author.