works as a Cement Masonry instructor at Blackwell Job Corps Center and Bricklaying instructor with the International Masonry Institute. He has built everything from fireplaces to hospitals and is very passionate about the trade. He enjoys helping students explore great career paths within one of the oldest trades in society. Charlie believes masonry is a journey through the legacy of a trade that is responsible for the creation of most of the wonders of the world.

serves as a Welding instructor at Blackwell Job Corps Center. His background is in heavy equipment repair and fabrication.

is a Welding instructor at Blackwell Job Corps Center. He has taught welding and fabrication for nearly a decade. Ryan enjoys helping students learn the trade and perfect their skills.

, Carpentry instructor at Blackwell Job Corps Center, is a union Carpentry instructor who instructs in all aspects of the carpentry field, from concrete footings to installing the finishes at the end of the project and everything in between. Dan has a passion for helping and teaching young people about carpentry, the Wisconsin outdoors and animals around the center. 

works as a Carpentry instructor at Blackwell Job Corps Center. He has been a union carpenter for over 25 years and a Job Corps instructor for over five years. Doug enjoys spending time with his wife and son up north in a cabin and is a Wisconsin sports fan. “Go, Packers!”

brings extensive welding experience to his position as Welding instructor at Weber Basin Job Corps. Since he was in high school, Jesse knew he wanted to be a welder. He was nominated as Top Welder in high school. From this nomination, he received a full scholarship to attend Western New Mexico University, where he earned 6-G welder and Certified Welding Inspector certifications. Jesse then enrolled in the United States Navy. During his service, he trained in welding at Naval Station Treasure Island, earned Hull Maintenance Technician certification, served as a U.S.

has worked in welding for over 25 years. He received training and certifications from Ogden-Weber Technical College and Combination Welder certification from the American Welding Society’s Certified Welding Inspector program. Derric brings experience in structural steel fabrication and heavy beam welding and fitting. He previously worked with a high-level production company for nine years, fabricating heavy refrigerated transfer containers. Throughout his career, Derric has developed partnerships with several industry organizations. He is currently A-36 and 3G certified through AWS.

brings over 35 years of industry experience to his role as Facilities Maintenance instructor at Weber Basin Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. He learned a lot from his father, who worked in facilities maintenance for over 40 years. Bud has trained in several areas, including amps, volts and ohms electrical troubleshooting, industrial kitchen equipment repair, and HVAC and Section 608 Technician training at Davis Technical College. He also gained experience in the trade while serving in the United States Army.

Kyle Yurkovich earned a bachelor’s degree in natural resources management from Ohio State University and brings nearly 20 years of wildland fire management experience to Weber Basin Job Corps. Kyle has worked in several hand crews, managed Type 2 IA firefighting crews with Job Corps, operated various types of engines, and worked with the local fire dispatch center and in fuels management. Kyle has also taught United States Forest Service Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program courses with the State of Utah Department of Natural Resources.

is a classically trained chef with over 45 years of experience in a variety of kitchens and hospitality operations. He is a dedicated professional chef and loves his role as a mentor and teacher to Job Corps students. Chef Jack has taught young people the craft of culinary arts for over 30 years, including the past 15 with Weber Basin Job Corps. He teaches his students that hard work can be a rewarding career path if they are willing to put in the effort. Chef Jack has watched former students find successful careers because of the foundation they built at Weber Basin.