began his career at Cincinnati Job Corps Center as the Facilities Maintenance instructor in June 2022. After 25 years in the commercial and residential plumbing field working in new construction and service, he transitioned into facilities maintenance, including 10 years in the hotel industry. His teaching experience includes assisting with home-schooling his five children, teaching theology and basic shop skills at the homeschool co-op, and ministry work from public speaking to social media outreach and even publishing a book.

is a Welding instructor at Cincinnati Job Corps Center and brings 25 years of experience with the UA Local 392 working in plumbing, pipefitting and mechanical equipment. He served as an instructor for apprentices at Local 392 for 17 years. He was also a recording secretary and health and welfare trustee for 15 years at Local 392. Cliff served on the Clermont County Community Services directors board for 12 years and the Clermont County homeless shelter board for 12 years.

serves as Career Preparation instructor at Cincinnati Job Corps Center. After completing her enlistment in the United States Air Force, she looked for employment. Once she read the qualifications and mission of Job Corps, she felt it would be a great fit. For the past 29 years, Sharon has worked in several departments at Job Corps, including records, scheduling, residential, center standards and career services.

finance supervisor, previously served as Math instructor before assuming his current role at Cincinnati Job Corps Center in 2018. He brings more than 35 years of teaching experience and currently teaches as an adjunct professor at Cincinnati State Community and Technical College. When he isn’t working, John enjoys walking, reading, singing in his church choir and playing with his grandkids.

Career Preparation Period instructor, formerly worked in the maintenance and career transition departments at Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center. He earned an Associate of Arts degree in human services from Big Sandy Community and Technical College, a bachelor’s degree from Morehead State University and a master’s degree in criminal justice administration. He loves working with students and helping them be the best they can be.

is a 25-year veteran of the Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center working as the Penn Foster High School/GED instructor and academic disabilities coordinator. She previously served as a TABE Math instructor, Paintsville High School instructor, academic manager, GED instructor and Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery tutor. Shirley received her Bachelor of Arts degree in education in mathematics and language arts from Alice Lloyd College. She then continued postgraduate courses and received her Rank II from Morehead State University.

Facilities Maintenance instructor, has worked with Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center for over 13 years. He holds certifications as a master carpenter and electrician and through the National Center for Construction Education and Research and teaches Carpentry, Electrical and Facilities Maintenance career technical training classes, along with NCCER credentials at Carl D. Perkins Job Corps. Ricky attended Big Sandy Community and Technical College, where he earned multiple certifications in construction.

has taught at Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center for 20 years, from Test of Adult Basic Education Math instructor to GED instructor, to his current role as Driver’s Education instructor. Michael received his welding degree from Big Sandy Community and Technical College, Associate of Science degree at the University of Kentucky, then Bachelor of Arts degree and Rank II in education at Morehead State University.

is a Test of Adult Basic Education Reading instructor at Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center. She previously worked with the public school system and volunteered at Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education at Eastern Kentucky University, then completed her Rank II from Morehead State University. She is excited about this new chapter in her professional life and enjoys teaching Carl D. Perkins Job Corps students.

Test of Adult Basic Education instructor, spent 27 years as an educator at Big Sandy Community and Technical College, including 16 years as head of the math department. Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Pikeville College and her master’s and doctoral degrees from Morehead State University in adult and higher education. Now Jennifer enjoys teaching math skills to Job Corps students.