Jose Suarez - Maintenance - Light Repair - Ramey Job Corps Center

Jose Suarez

, Auto Technical instructor, has worked with Ramey Job Corps Center for over 16 years. He brings over 23 years of experience in the automotive and machine repair industry to the classroom. He was trained as an automotive mechanic by the Department of Education in Puerto Rico, and he is licensed by the Department of State of Puerto Rico as a gasoline automotive mechanic and certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation.

Jose Gonzalez - Electrical - Ramey Job Corps Center

Jose Gonzalez

Advanced Solar PV/Thermal instructor, has worked with Ramey Job Corps Center for over 15 years. He received electrical training from Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico. Jose is also certified by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico as an industrial electrician and is an active member of the Board of Examiners of Expert Electricians. 

Jose Martinez - Culinary Arts - Ramey Job Corps Center

Jose Martinez

is a full-time basic Culinary Arts instructor with Ramey Job Corps Center. Jose has a certificate degree in the program of regional and international cuisine and international pastry and baking from the National University College of Puerto Rico. He also earned certification for local and international cuisine from the Institute of Banking and Commerce. He also was recognized by the Caribbean BBQ Association as a Certified PIT Master.

Stephanie Reitor - Culinary Arts - Ramey Job Corps Center

Stephanie Reitor

is a basic and advanced Culinary Arts instructor with Ramey Job Corps Center. She earned an associate degree in science, a degree in culinary arts from the Ana G. Méndez University of Puerto Rico, and a certificate in regional and international cuisine from Caribbean College of Culinary Arts. Stephanie also is certified by the Puerto Rico Department of Education as an instructor of Culinary Arts and holds ServSafe certification.

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.