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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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. 

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.  

Tom Northrop, a Cement Masonry instructor at Sierra Nevada Job Corps, has been working with cement since he was 16 years old. He has over 30 years of cement experience and has been with Local 797 Plasterers and Cement Masons for 15 years. Tom enjoys imparting this knowledge to students daily. 

Manny Gonzales, who was originally a student of Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center in 1992, is a Carpentry instructor on campus. He completed a carpentry apprenticeship, earned OSHA 500 certification and has worked with the Carpenters Local Union 971 for nearly 30 years. 

is a Building Construction Technology instructor at Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center and has been working in the field since 1994. Prior to working with Job Corps, he was a general contractor and journeyman. Now, he uses these experiences to help students pursue certifications in Building Construction Technology.