Candelario Alonzo brings 50 years of welding experience to Laredo Job Corps Center. He has previously worked in oilfields, Laredo Junior College, Laredo Independent School District and shipyards in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he learned to be a structural welder and pipe welder. Candelario enjoys seeing his students continue welding and making it into a career. He is also proud to be a veteran of the Marine Corps. 

Pedro Guerrero has been an electrician for over 40 years and worked for 3G Electric, UISD, Webb County and City of Laredo, as well as independently. Seeing past students working in the field and making careers in electricity is what brings Pedro joy. 

has served as a Facilities Maintenance instructor for over 10 years at Laredo Job Corps Center. He has worked for Laredo’s homebuilders WestWind Homes and D.R. Horton-America’s Builder. He enjoys passing on his experience and wisdom in this training area as well as teaching hands-on processes. Simon is proud of his students and the 30-by-50-foot palapa they are building from scratch that all students will soon be able to enjoy.

has served as a Culinary Arts instructor at Laredo Job Corps Center since 2012 and has been a proud alumna since 2008. Her 14 years of experience in the food service industry and being a ServSafe instructor and proctor allows her to train her students with fervor in this field. Karen enjoys teaching employability skills and helping her students to follow their passion and dreams. She loves the idea of returning something back to the program that helped her grow as an individual and a professional.

is a full-time Certified Nurse Assistant training instructor with Laredo Job Corps Center. Her educational background includes being a nurse in geriatric settings for 45 years, specializing in adult health, which is beneficial for teaching future nurse aides. 

is a test administrator and scheduler at Laredo Job Corps Center. He started this position after graduating from the Laredo Job Corps Academic program and serving in the Recreation department. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting.  

is an instructor at Laredo Job Corps Center. He brings 40 years of teaching experience at an all-boys state school, specializing in reading, Spanish, English and bilingual education. 

is an English instructor at Laredo Job Corps Center. Julio brings 10 years of middle school teaching experience, an academic background in engineering, and a strong base in bilingual instruction and Tests of Adult Basic Education testing. He enjoys sharing his passion for education and wealth of knowledge with students and strives to prepare young minds for learning and thriving.  

is a Bilingual instructor at Laredo Job Corps Center. As a 40-year educator, Hilario enjoys working with students and imparting years of knowledge in history and political science. He has taught for local and surrounding school districts and served as a member on special boards and committees aimed at enhancing the quality of life for our community. He desires to continue to achieve student success at Laredo Job Corps Center.

is a Bilingual instructor at Laredo Job Corps Center and comes from a long line of teachers and public servants. Throughout his nearly 15-year teaching career, Arturo has taught science, social studies and math in a regular and special education setting. He has also coached soccer at the middle school, high school and collegiate levels. His hobbies include listening to music, reading books, playing chess and genealogy