Mary Kathleen Atkinson - Medical Administrative Assistant - Flint Genesee Job Corps Center

Mary Kathleen Atkinson

is the Medical Administrative Assistant instructor at Flint/Genesee Job Corps Center. Mary joined the Flint/Genesee JC team in 2006, bringing experience in the medical field with her. After graduating from the CNA program at Excelsior Springs Job Corps, Mary continued her education at the University of Michigan-Flint and Mott Community College, where she studied nursing and science. She enjoys educating students and pushing them to reach their goals through Job Corps.

Kelly West - Painting - Flint/Genesee Job Corps Center

Kelly West

is the IUPAT Painting Pre-Apprenticeship instructor at Flint/Genesee Job Corps Center. When she joined the team in 2019, Kelly brought with her a passion for teaching, motivating students to use Job Corps to achieve success and showing how women can lead in any industry.

Gregory Schnell - Carpentry - Flint/Genesee Job Corps Center

Gregory Schnell

is a UBC-NJCTF-recognized Carpentry instructor at Flint/Genesee Job Corps Center. Gregory joined the team in 2021 with over 32 years of experience in the construction field, and currently serves as vice president and delegate at Carpenters Local 786.

Felicia Cobbin - Career Journey - Flint Genesee Job Corps Center

Felicia Cobbin

is the Advanced Career Training/Other Training Providers program coordinator at Flint/Genesee Job Corps Center. Prior to joining the team in 2020, Felicia earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and her master’s degree in public administration. She is a Flint, Mich., native and has served over 20 years with Genesee County. She finds joy in helping students make a difference in their lives on their way to success.

Tim Hawkinson - Academics and Life Skills - Flint Hills Job Corps Center

Tim Hawkinson

is an instructor in an alternative high school program on behalf of Flint Hills Job Corps Center. Tim works in general education computer labs, as well as math and reading test preparation and business technology classes. He strives for students to have the best possible education that will prepare them for success during and after their time at Job Corps.

Eunice Rivera - Academics and Life Skills - Flint Hills Job Corps Center

Eunice Rivera

is a Driver’s Education instructor at Flint Hills Job Corps Center. Eunice received her bachelor’s degree in social work and her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Kansas State University. Because she had a strong connection to Job Corps students and the mission of the program, she chose to become a teacher and make a difference.

Rowena Nimo - Academics and Life Skills - Flint Hills Job Corps Center

Rowena Nimo

is the HSE testing coordinator at Flint Hills Job Corps Center. She joined the Flint Hills team in 2022 after gaining professional experience in human rights advocacy, social services, and child and youth education with the United States Army. Rowena enjoys motivating students to reach their full potential.