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.
has taught with Job Corps for nearly 20 years. He is an Air Force Veteran and has been working in mechanics for over 40 years. Gary is ASE certified and dedicated to student success.
has taught Office Administration at Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center for nearly 30 years. She is trained to assist students in completing Internet Core Competency (IC3) digital certifications and Microsoft program certifications. Graduates of Office Administration work in the industry and pursue other goals through the center’s college program.
is a Pharmacy Technician instructor at Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center. She obtained her pharmacy technician license through CVS and is trained to certify students in aseptic handling (procedures to prevent contamination) and HIPAA compliance. Katie also assists students in earning a pharmacy technician license through the American Society of Health System Pharmacists.
has over 10 years of experience in the medical field prior to teaching at Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center. She has taught Medical Administrative Assistant courses for over a decade and is trained to certify students in basic life support and assist students in obtaining a nationally recognized medical assistant certificate through the National Health Care Association.