Lyndie Boone - Academics and Life Skills - Whitney Young Job Corps Center

Lyndie Boone

has over a decade of experience in the transportation industry and previously worked as a Commercial Driver’s License administrator for the state of Kentucky. Lyndie finds her job as Driving instructor at Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps rewarding because she gets to see students’ joy when they have a breakthrough.

Ashley Shehan - Culinary Arts - Whitney Young Job Corps Center

Ashley Shehan

has spent a lifetime in the kitchen. Ashley loves cooking, helping people and teaching at Whitney M. Young Job Corps Center has given her a unique opportunity to do both. As the Culinary Arts instructor, Ashley loves how everyone at Job Corps is invested in students’ success and watching their excitement when they make something delicious.

Steve Rusch - Carpentry - Whitney Young Job Corps Center

Steve Rusch

has over 40 years of experience in carpentry and construction. He has worked as a Carpentry instructor for Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center for over 20 years. He is dedicated to helping students build a “rock-solid” foundation for successful careers.

Emily Carson - Academics and Life Skills - Whitney Young Job Corps Center

Emily Carson

As Reading instructor, Emily Carson enjoys the chance to help students along on their educational journeys and to watch them grow in the process. She previously taught high school and earned degrees in family and consumer science, and K-12 education, as well as a minor in English education at Western Michigan University.

Mark Sneed - Welding - Whitney Young Job Corps Center

Mark Sneed

has served as Welding instructor for Whitney M. Young Job Corps Center for over 20 years. He attended welding school in 1982 and has been welding for over 40 years. Mark takes pride in his ability to teach a new generation of welders and lead them to incredible successes.