Aaron fell in love with welding at a young age while working in his uncle’s fabrication shop and has held many positions in the construction field. Since joining the Great Onyx team in 2016, Aaron has helped students find their passions and pursue success. 

served in the United States Army as a culinary specialist. He enjoys training students in the food industry and helping them find success. 

is the Painting instructor at Cass Civilian Conservation Job Corps Center. He has been a member of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades apprenticeship program for over 20 years and a commercial painter for over 40 years. He started teaching early in his career and has enjoyed introducing young people to the industry.

has an educational background in organizational leadership and front-line leadership, as well as industrial millwrighting. He served over 22 years in the military and over 10 years’ service as a federal technician.

is the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pre-Apprentice Carpentry instructor at Cass Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. He has been a member of UBC for over 20 years. 

is a Carpentry, Pre-Apprentice instructor at Cass Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center and member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. He brings over a decade of experience as a carpenter, from concrete construction to scaffolding and more. Michael enjoys instructing young adults to better their futures.

is an International Union of Operating Engineers Heavy Construction Equipment Operations instructor at Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. After completing a heavy equipment operations apprenticeship through Associated General Contractors, Christopher worked on a variety of different job sites, including heavy highways, landfills, environmental and oilfields. He gained invaluable experience, along with coping skills, overcoming language barriers and working with people of diverse backgrounds.

is a Carpentry instructor at Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center and member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Kevin has experience building hospitals, churches, apartments and custom homes. When he isn’t working, Kevin enjoys helping his community through a variety of service projects. 

brings over a decade of experience to Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. He is a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. When he isn’t working, Tony enjoys participating in different community service projects.  

is a Heavy Construction Equipment Operations instructor at Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. His background spans nearly 30 years in the field of construction. Juaquin’s experiences as a crew leader and superintendent have provided him with the opportunities to adapt to ever-changing work conditions, which helps provide teachable lessons in and out of the classroom.