is an English instructor at Laredo Job Corps Center. Julio brings 10 years of middle school teaching experience, an academic background in engineering, and a strong base in bilingual instruction and Tests of Adult Basic Education testing. He enjoys sharing his passion for education and wealth of knowledge with students and strives to prepare young minds for learning and thriving.  

is a Bilingual instructor at Laredo Job Corps Center. As a 40-year educator, Hilario enjoys working with students and imparting years of knowledge in history and political science. He has taught for local and surrounding school districts and served as a member on special boards and committees aimed at enhancing the quality of life for our community. He desires to continue to achieve student success at Laredo Job Corps Center.

is a Bilingual instructor at Laredo Job Corps Center and comes from a long line of teachers and public servants. Throughout his nearly 15-year teaching career, Arturo has taught science, social studies and math in a regular and special education setting. He has also coached soccer at the middle school, high school and collegiate levels. His hobbies include listening to music, reading books, playing chess and genealogy

is an Academics instructor at Joliet Job Corps Center and has nearly a decade of teaching experience in history and English. She received her bachelor’s degree in education from Illinois State University. Candice enjoys watching her students grow and develop into successful young adults.

is a Math instructor at Joliet Job Corps Center and has over 20 years of teaching experience in math and physics. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in physics at the University of Illinois at Chicago and a master’s degree in adult education at Capella University. Carl enjoys teaching different ways to showcase similar math algorithms for the same concept, and seeing students develop their own algorithms. 

is a Reading instructor at Joliet Job Corps Center and has over 12 years of teaching experience in reading and English. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in speech communication from Eastern Illinois University and her master’s degree in education from National Louis University. Kamesa enjoys seeing the “Aha!” moment when a student understands a new concept or makes their own connections to a concept.

is a Driver’s Education instructor at Joliet Job Corps Center. He received his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Columbia University and has a diverse background in business and training. Angelo likes to listen and wants every student to know their voice matters.

is an Academics instructor at Joliet Job Corps Center and has over 10 years of teaching experience in history, social sciences and reading. He received his bachelor’s degree in education from Illinois State University. Nicholas enjoys spending his time helping people and contributing to the greater good. 

brings 24 years of experience as a cement mason to his role as Cement Masonry instructor at Joliet Job Corps Center. He graduated from the Operative Plasters and Cement Masons International Association Local 803 apprenticeship program in 2001, completed master instructor training at the National Labor College, and is an OSHA-certified instructor.

Building Construction Technology instructor at Joliet Job Corps Center, is a certified electrician. He graduated from Local Union 134 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers joint apprenticeship training program in 2000. Joseph is now a Building Industry Consulting Services International-certified installer, has been an authorized OSHA trainer since 2010 and has been teaching Electrical courses at Joliet Job Corps for over a decade.