is a Painting instructor at Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, using his 30 years of field experience to teach students necessary painting skills and OSHA safety. James has been a member of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades for more than two decades.

is an Office Administration instructor at Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, with three decades of professional experience. She is excited to teach students the skills to be proficient in Microsoft Office and other business administration fundamentals.

is a Heavy Equipment instructor at Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, bringing more than two decades of heavy equipment experience to the classroom. He is also a 15-year member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, continuing a family legacy of operating engineers to the third generation.

is the lead Heavy Equipment instructor at Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. Jason is a third-generation union heavy equipment operator and a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers for more than two decades, with experience working on numerous projects in Missouri and Illinois. In his role, Jason is proud to work alongside a team that offers innovative training in GPS grade control technology and an entry-level driver training program for students pursuing their commercial driver’s license.

is a Carpentry instructor at Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. A union carpenter for more than two decades, Kenny has experience installing drywall, metal stud framing and acoustic ceilings. He learned carpentry from his father and grandfather, and he enjoys the opportunity to pass his skills along to students.

is one of Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center’s Carpentry instructors, with more than 15 years of experience in the field, and is a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Coming from a family of union carpenters, Jamey loves teaching students the skills they need to open doors to great career opportunities. 

is a Brick Masonry instructor at Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center and a member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers for more than two decades. A fourth-generation bricklayer, Shawn is trained in blueprint reading, job site supervision, and brick, block and stone installation, and is OSHA-certified.

is a Brick Masonry instructor at Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center and a member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers and the International Masonry Institute (IMI). Chris holds numerous certifications in his field, including OSHA 500, Scaffold Safety, Mast Climber and IMI Green Craft, and is an IMI-certified instructor.

is the Computer Technology instructor at Great Onyx Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, bringing experience in health care IT to the classroom. She enjoys sharing her wealth of knowledge in the field with students and preparing them for successful careers.

is Great Onyx Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center’s Urban Forestry instructor. He is a second-generation arborist with over a decade of experience in the field. Beginning his career trimming and removing trees from powerlines, Steven eventually advanced to journeyman class A foreman, certifying him to train new arborists. He enjoys the opportunity to make a difference in his field and in the lives of students through his role as instructor.