Shawnya Kohn - Certified Nurse Assistant - Jacksonville Job Corps Center

Shawnya Kohn

is a proud graduate of Florida A&M University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in health information management. Shawnya has over 15 years of nursing experience. Shawnya found her passion for nursing education as a clinical instructor with Duval County Public Schools.

Randy Hamm - Electrical - Jacksonville Job Corps Center

Randy Hamm

HBI Electrical instructor, has worked with Jacksonville Job Corps Center for over a decade. Randy enjoys teaching and working with students to pay it forward and to ensure skilled labor in the construction field will continue to prosper.

John F. Valentine - Plumbing - Bamberg Job Corps Center

John F. Valentine

has worked with Job Corps for nearly 30 years. John attended Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College and Ohio State University and completed the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute certification at the University of Southern Mississippi. John also has received several professional awards, including three Managers Choice awards, an Above and Beyond award, and Bamberg Job Corps Instructor of the Year. 

Tyrone Green - Welding - Bamberg Job Corps Center

Tyrone Green

enjoys training and preparing students to enter the welding industry. As a graduate of Job Corps, Tyrone is passionate about changing the lives of the students he teaches. Tyrone served as a Welding instructor at Flatwoods Job Corps Center before working as Welding instructor with Bamberg Job Corps Center. 

Laterrius Perry - Cement Masonry - Bamberg Job Corps Center

Laterrius Perry

enjoys training students to work in the cement masonry and construction industries. He brings over 20 years of experience to Bamberg Job Corps Center and has helped over 40 students make their mark in the construction industry. When he isn’t working as the Cement Masonry instructor, Laterrius is busy pursuing his education online through Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Courtney Rowe - Career Journey - Bamberg Job Corps Center

Courtney Rowe

Before serving as Career Transition Readiness specialist at Bamberg Job Corps Center, Courtney Rowe served as a counselor and academic advisor at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. Courtney’s duty to her students is to ensure that all are prepared for the future, whether that is employment, advanced training, military or other aspirations.

Teneka Gatson - Career Journey - Bamberg Job Corps Center

Teneka Gatson

brings over 23 years of experience in education to Bamberg Job Corps Center. As a Career Transition Readiness specialist, Teneka aids students in matriculating into employment, the military, college and/or Job Corps Advanced Training programs. When she isn’t working, Teneka serves as the assistant youth choir director and on several other committees in her church.

Octavia Johnson - Material Handling and Distribution Operations - Bamberg Job Corps Center

Octavia Johnson

brings over 28 years of experience in manufacturing technology to Bamberg Job Corps Center. She is trained and certified in several types of machinery, such as the forklift. As a Material Distribution Operation instructor, Octavia loves to inspire and encourage her students to continue their education and to love learning about the manufacturing industry.