Gregory Bates - Career Journey - Milwaukee Job Corps Center

Gregory Bates

started working as a CPP instructor with Milwaukee Job Corps Center in May 2022. He graduated from Custer High School and obtained associate degrees in business administration and business management from Milwaukee Area Technical College. Gregory earned his bachelor’s degree from Cardinal Stritch University in human services management and hopes to complete his master’s degree in education in 2023–2024. Gregory has been teaching for over 10 years, and his passions are religion, social services, human rights, helping young people and criminal justice.

Meghan Smith - Academics and Life Skills - Milwaukee Job Corps Center

Meghan Smith

has served as Test of Adult Basic Education/Math instructor since November 2021 but has worked in the Academic department of Milwaukee Job Corps Center since May 2020. She earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Meghan’s favorite parts of her job are teaching students new things and working with her wonderful colleagues. Meghan enjoys hiking, camping, and spending time with friends and her two cats.

Jon Mattsen - Cement Masonry - Milwaukee Job Corps Center

Jon Mattsen

is a Cement Masonry instructor at Milwaukee Job Corps Center who has worked with the Operative Plasters and Cement Masons International Association for nearly 30 years. Job Corps has given him the opportunity to pass on his knowledge to future cement masons. 

Evanid Nieves - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse - Arecibo Job Corps Center

Evanid Nieves

serves as Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse instructor at Arecibo Job Corps Center. Her education and experience in the field of nursing are the perfect complement to help her students with the roles, responsibilities and tasks to be performed in the field of practical nursing. Evanid’s skills allow her students to effectively learn the required health processes. Evanid promotes, assists and evaluates clinical practice for students in practice centers and simulated laboratories.

Zenaida Ortiz - Clinical Medical Assistant - Arecibo Job Corps Center

Zenaida Ortiz

serves as the Clinical Medical Assistant instructor at Arecibo Job Corps Center. She is a dedicated professional and is responsible for assisting students with knowledge and practice and the responsibilities of being a medical assistant. Zenaida helps students grow professionally with dedication, vocation and commitment, which have characterized her work as a professional throughout her career.

Glorimar Rios - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse - Arecibo Job Corps Center

Glorimar Rios

As a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse instructor at Arecibo Job Corps Center, Glorimar Rios enjoys guiding and mentoring students into professionals. Her previous experiences and industry insight help Glorimar provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to practice healthy behaviors, as well as the influence of responsible decision-making in the medical profession and in life.