Thomas Hejna - Painting - Cass Civilian Conservation Job Corps Center

Thomas Hejna

is the Painting instructor at Cass Civilian Conservation Job Corps Center. He has been a member of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades apprenticeship program for over 20 years and a commercial painter for over 40 years. He started teaching early in his career and has enjoyed introducing young people to the industry.

Christopher Tensley - Heavy Construction Equipment Operations, Pre-Apprentice - Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Christopher Tensley

is an International Union of Operating Engineers Heavy Construction Equipment Operations instructor at Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. After completing a heavy equipment operations apprenticeship through Associated General Contractors, Christopher worked on a variety of different job sites, including heavy highways, landfills, environmental and oilfields. He gained invaluable experience, along with coping skills, overcoming language barriers and working with people of diverse backgrounds.

Kevin Hitchcock - Carpentry - Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Kevin Hitchcock

is a Carpentry instructor at Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center and member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Kevin has experience building hospitals, churches, apartments and custom homes. When he isn’t working, Kevin enjoys helping his community through a variety of service projects. 

Juaquin Maciel - Heavy Construction Equipment Operations, Pre-Apprentice - Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Juaquin Maciel

is a Heavy Construction Equipment Operations instructor at Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. His background spans nearly 30 years in the field of construction. Juaquin’s experiences as a crew leader and superintendent have provided him with the opportunities to adapt to ever-changing work conditions, which helps provide teachable lessons in and out of the classroom.

Justin Moritz - Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic - Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Justin Moritz

is the lead International Union of Operating Engineers instructor at Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center. He has a background in the United States Army as a mechanic. Justin has followed that career path for over 22 years. His roles in the field have provided him with experience and insight into career skills and lessons, along with how to teach heavy equipment mechanics in a classroom and out in the field.