Steven Hunt - Urban Forestry - Great Onyx Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Steven Hunt

is Great Onyx Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center’s Urban Forestry instructor. He is a second-generation arborist with over a decade of experience in the field. Beginning his career trimming and removing trees from powerlines, Steven eventually advanced to journeyman class A foreman, certifying him to train new arborists. He enjoys the opportunity to make a difference in his field and in the lives of students through his role as instructor.

Charles Cole - Carpentry - Great Onyx Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Charles Cole

is the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Carpentry instructor at Great Onyx Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. He brings almost three decades of experience in the field to his classroom, helping students learn and find their career paths. Charles is happily married with five children.

Thomas Hejna - Painting - Cass Civilian Conservation Job Corps Center

Thomas Hejna

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.

Christopher Tensley - Heavy Construction Equipment Operations, Pre-Apprentice - Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Christopher Tensley

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.