, Union Carpentry instructor, has worked at Trapper Creek Job Corps Center for over a decade. Prior to this, he worked on projects across the state of Montana as a union carpenter. David enjoys passing on his experiences to the next generation of carpentry students. 

is a full-time Welding Instructor at Trapper Creek Job Corps Center. She has a background in pipeline welding and metal fabrication, and her specialty is metal sculpting. Laura’s roles in these fields have provided her with experience and insight into career skills and studies, and how to teach in a shop setting.

has been the Facilities Maintenance instructor at Trapper Creek Job Corps Center for over a decade. Prior to becoming an instructor, he worked in the facilities maintenance field in West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico for over 23 years.

is an International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Painting instructor at Trapper Creek Job Corps Center. Prior to working with Job Corps, he worked in commercial and residential painting for over 18 years. Donald’s experience in construction and painting prepared him to educate and train the next generation of professional painters.

is the lead Union Carpentry instructor at Trapper Creek Job Corps Center. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Montana. 

, Fire Training Specialist instructor at Trapper Creek Job Corps Center, brings over 20 years of fire experience with a background in engines, hotshots, helicopter rappel programs, hand crews, fuels and prevention. He came to Trapper Creek Job Corps to make a positive impact on students who want a career in fire or forestry conservation. 

brings over 20 years of hospitality and food service experience to Trapper Creek Job Corps Center. When he isn’t working, Steve enjoys being in nature and fishing. 

is Boxelder Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center’s Painting, Pre-Apprentice instructor, with more than 20 years of experience in the field. He loves meeting new students and teaching them a skill that gives them the opportunity to earn a good job.

serves as Boxelder Job Corps Center’s Carpentry instructor. A 1992 graduate of Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, Steve always admired his instructors and dreamed of one day making a positive impact on students in the same way. His favorite part of the job is watching students grow and mature as carpenters.

Lynn Phillips trains students to enter a culinary career. Lynn’s favorite part of the job is helping students advance their skills and seeing them learn to experiment with different recipes.