Richard Bocchino-Werner- Culinary Arts - Brooklyn Job Corps Center

Richard Bocchino-Werner

, a Culinary Arts instructor at Brooklyn Job Corps Center, has nearly 15 years of experience as an instructor, as well as career experience as an executive chef, pastry chef and garde manger. For Richard, the highlight of his career has been teaching and mentoring students. Whether it is in the classroom or taking students on extracurricular trips to serve the community, Richard finds great reward in his role as a Job Corps instructor.

Janet Lee - Clinical Medical Assistant - Brooklyn Job Corps Center

Janet Lee

is a Clinical Medical Assistant instructor at Brooklyn Job Corps Center. She has professional experience as a medical assistant and phlebotomist in a variety of specialties, as well as prior teaching experience at a community college. She holds an associate degree in medical assisting and received training from Stone Academy for licensed practical nursing. Janet enjoys the diversity that Job Corps offers and the opportunity to impart her experience to her students.

Ayo Johnson - Academics and Life Skills - Brooklyn Job Corps Center

Ayo Johnson

is a Math instructor at Brooklyn Job Corps Center. Originally from Nigeria, he earned his bachelor’s degree while living there and later earned his master’s degree in science education at City University of New York’s College of Staten Island and a doctorate in higher education leadership at Nova Southeastern University. Ayo has experience as a New York City public school teacher and college professor, and now uses this experience to serve Job Corps students.

Cosmin Harris - Security and Protective Services - Brooklyn Job Corps Center

Cosmin Harris

brings over 30 years of security industry experience to his role as a Homeland Security instructor at Brooklyn Job Corps Center. He holds an Associate of Occupational Studies degree in security management and worked in several instructor roles before joining the Job Corps team. Cosmin’s passion is helping young adults succeed in life, which he is able to live out daily as a Job Corps instructor.

Carol Moore - Career Journey - Brooklyn Job Corps Center

Carol Moore

, a Brooklyn native, has been a teacher for over 10 years, from elementary schools to universities and now Brooklyn Job Corps Center, where she serves as the Career Transition Readiness instructor. Carol believes her purpose in life is to help others, which she is able to do every day as a teacher, assisting students in finding their future careers.

Bruce Guttman - Academics and Life Skills - Brooklyn Job Corps Center

Bruce Guttman

is a Reading instructor at Brooklyn Job Corps Center. He holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Molloy College and a bachelor’s degree in communication arts from Michigan State University. Bruce enjoys his role at Job Corps because of the diversity of students he can work with and the opportunity to help them meet their professional goals.

Shane Simon - Carpentry - Wolf Creek Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Shane Simon

brings over 30 years of professional experience to his classroom at Wolf Creek Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, including three tours with the United States Naval Construction Battalions and as a commercial carpenter in the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. He enjoys teaching because it allows him to be able to help train a new generation of carpenters who will continue the tradition of skilled trades in the workforce.