Joseph Brown, the Lead UBC/Carpentry instructor at Edison Job Corps, has been a union carpenter for over two decades. After completing his apprenticeship, he was a journeyman and foreman for various union contractors throughout New Jersey. Joseph has extensive knowledge of commercial construction carpentry and is authorized to teach OSHA, vinyl siding installation, scaffold safety, scaffold user and green building awareness courses.  

has been a union carpenter in New Jersey since 1996 and is a current Union Brotherhood of Carpenters /Carpentry instructor at Edison Job Corps Center. He completed the four-year UBC apprenticeship program and worked in the field as a carpenter until July 2019, when he joined the EJCC team. He has extensive training through the UBC and is authorized to give certification classes for OSHA, scaffolding, green building awareness and vinyl siding.

is an Automotive instructor the UAW-LETC at Edison Job Corps. He began his automotive career as a general service technician in 1997. Throughout the years, he has worked in a number of positions in the field as a tool clerk, parts clerk, automotive technician and automotive store manager. Gayle is certified in automotive technology and is ASE Master-certified. He is dedicated to providing students with the best possible experience to help them achieve their career objectives.

is employed with UAW-LETC as an Automotive instructor at the Edison Job Corps Center. His focus in this role is to teach students how to succeed in the automotive industry. He is ASE Master-certified with over 25 years of experience as both a technician and manager in the auto field. William’s goal is to share his automotive knowledge with students so they can reach their career goals.

is a Culinary Arts instructor at Edison Job Corps and a seasoned chef. He graduated from Johnson & Wales University, where he specialized in restaurant, hotel and catering operations and management. He also has many years of experience as an owner and operator of his own restaurant. Ralph’s focus when instructing is on student success and helping them achieve their career objectives, and because of this, students are prepared for higher-level careers in the culinary arts field and many students go on to advanced training.

has over 25 years of experience in HVAC/R electrical installation, residential service and sales, and commercial and industrial projects, and he is a United States Army veteran. He is a chief stationary engineer and holds several nationally recognized trade licenses and certifications. Patrick also has extensive teaching experience in the field in both the private and public sectors; he enjoys mentoring and preparing the next generation of tradesmen and sharing his knowledge with them. 

has been a full-time Career Technical instructor at Edison Job Corps Center for over 20 years. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Rutgers University. Before he joined Job Corps, he was employed as a senior accountant at Ernst & Young, the third-largest accounting firm in the world. Ty brings many years of corporate experience to the Office Administration training area.

has been the Clinical Medical instructor with Edison Job Corps Center for over five years. He brings extensive experience in the medical field to his classroom. Prior to joining EJCC, Dr. Rafik was a physician for 26 years. Currently, he is teaching medical courses in Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, Medical Terminology and Anatomy. His primary objective as an instructor is to help young adults achieve their goals and aspirations.

is a CPR and Certified Nurse Assistant instructor at Edison Job Corps. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Rutgers University. Her previous employment includes working as a professional registered nurse in a city hospital and teaching a licensed practical nurse program in a county vocational school. Dorothy’s greatest joy is helping students comprehend medical topics.

began her career at Edison Job Corps as a residential advisor before transitioning to her current role as a Certified Nurse Assistant instructor. Shontina is a licensed medical assistant and clinical nursing assistant. She is also certified in CPR and as a patient care technician. Shontina is currently enrolled in school to further her education and to keep her skills sharp and up to date. She enjoys teaching because it is her way of giving back to young adults who have similar interests and who are taking steps to achieve great things in the medical field.