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.

Keryle Hess - Academics and Life Skills - Cincinnati Job Corps Center

Keryle Hess

has worked at the Cincinnati Job Corps Center as an Academic instructor for more than 16 years. She is currently the lead High School Diploma and Testing Adult Basic Education Math instructor. Keryle enjoys helping her students understand connections between concepts, teaching life skills, and watching them succeed above and beyond their initial goals.

JW. Hortenberry - Facilities Maintenance - Cincinnati Job Corps Center

JW. Hortenberry

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.

Cliff Johnson - Welding - Cincinnati Job Corps Center

Cliff Johnson

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.

Sharon Littlejohn - Career Journey - Cincinnati Job Corps Center

Sharon Littlejohn

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.

John Ruebusch - Finance - Cincinnati Job Corps Center

John Ruebusch

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.

Timmy Lykins - Career Journey - Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center

Timmy Lykins

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.

Shirley Bryant - Academics and Life Skills - Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center

Shirley Bryant

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.

Ricky Yates - Facilities Maintenance - Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center

Ricky Yates

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.