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.
has served as Certified Nurse Assistant instructor at Gary Job Corps Center for over 10 years and previously worked in the nursing field for 25 years. Her favorite part of nursing is being able to now teach it. Tarliece also enjoys encouraging students to further their education.
Before joining the Gary Job Corps Center team as the Transportation Communication Union (TCU) instructor in 2017, Austin Jones worked with Union Pacific Railroad for several years. He gained experience in the local railyard industry, held several managerial positions and served as vice local in the union. Austin teaches the railcar, mechanical, welding, conductor and Amtrak curriculum for TCU, and he is passionate about guiding students toward a rewarding career path.
joined Gary Job Corps Center as an Advanced Overhead Lineman instructor in 2010. Before this, he completed his journeyman and lineman apprenticeship certification and worked at Toledo Edison Company in Ohio. Throughout his lineman career, Adam trained new hires, preparing him to lead and instruct Job Corps students today.