Mark Monforte - Pharmacy Technician - Jacksonville Job Corps Center

Mark Monforte

has an extensive 20-year career working in an array of pharmacies, including retail, compounding and clinical. He encourages students to use critical thinking skills to troubleshoot problems. Mark has been recognized as one of the top Pharmacy Technician instructors within Job Corps, exceeding a 15% certification rate.  

Kimberly Diesburg - Clinical Medical Assistant - Jacksonville Job Corps Center

Kimberly Diesburg

started her medical career in 1996 as an EMT working with HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital Emergency Room. Kimberly has spent over 15 years as a Clinical Medical Assistant instructor with a high rate of success on the National Certified Medical Assistant Exam from her students. She subscribes to the theory that we can save the world, one student at a time.

Shawnya Kohn - Certified Nurse Assistant - Jacksonville Job Corps Center

Shawnya Kohn

is a proud graduate of Florida A&M University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in health information management. Shawnya has over 15 years of nursing experience. Shawnya found her passion for nursing education as a clinical instructor with Duval County Public Schools.

Randy Hamm - Electrical - Jacksonville Job Corps Center

Randy Hamm

HBI Electrical instructor, has worked with Jacksonville Job Corps Center for over a decade. Randy enjoys teaching and working with students to pay it forward and to ensure skilled labor in the construction field will continue to prosper.

John F. Valentine - Plumbing - Bamberg Job Corps Center

John F. Valentine

has worked with Job Corps for nearly 30 years. John attended Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College and Ohio State University and completed the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute certification at the University of Southern Mississippi. John also has received several professional awards, including three Managers Choice awards, an Above and Beyond award, and Bamberg Job Corps Instructor of the Year. 

Tyrone Green - Welding - Bamberg Job Corps Center

Tyrone Green

enjoys training and preparing students to enter the welding industry. As a graduate of Job Corps, Tyrone is passionate about changing the lives of the students he teaches. Tyrone served as a Welding instructor at Flatwoods Job Corps Center before working as Welding instructor with Bamberg Job Corps Center.