VIDEO: Meet Damion Stanley, the newest addition to the Union Pacific family!
This past marked the beginning of his incredible journey in the transportation industry as he stepped into his new role as a Train Crew member.
Damion's path to success has been nothing short of inspiring. After completing his first trade at the Little Rock Job Corps Center, he decided to take his passion for transportation to the next level. Transferring to the TCU/IAM Advanced Training Program in Los Angeles was a pivotal moment in his life, and he's proud to share that it has truly been a life-changing experience!
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VIDEO: Elizabeth Flores has achieved her dreams and is soaring to new heights!
Elizabeth recently completed the TCU/IAM Advanced Training Program in LA and is now a proud Flight Attendant with SkyWest Airlines!
Reflecting on her journey, Elizabeth shared, "The best part of my experience with TCU was all the wonderful people I met and the strong bond I created with my peers." It's evident that the training program provided her with invaluable skills and fostered a supportive community that will last a lifetime.
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Robert Moore, Mechanical Service Operator at Union Pacific
Robert Moore begins a career at Union Pacific as a Mechanical Service Operator, starting at over $29/hr. He thanks his instructors from the Mississippi & Excelsior Springs Job Corps Centers, saying they “help[ed] me make a life for myself.”
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Bethany Holcombe, Making an Impact in the Transportation Industry
Bethany Holcombe demonstrated how to use a wheel truing machine to current Job Corps students who were touring Bailey Yard in North Platte, Nebraska.
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Strengthening Ties with Union Pacific at Bailey Yard
An exciting event occurred at Bailey Yard in North Platte, Nebraska, where three individuals received royal treatment during their tour of the world's largest classification railroad yard. The group consisted of Excelsior Springs Job Corps students Marcelles Killebrew, Vincent Figuero, and TCU/IAM Lead instructor Lane Shelton.
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VIDEO: Christopher Delgado, Terminal Operations Foreman
Now, as a Terminal Operations Foreman, Chris imparts his knowledge to a new group of students.
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VIDEO: From Train Attendant to Engineer
Samantha Tames started as a Train Attendant with Amtrak in Los Angeles.
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Logan Weddle, General Laborer with Loram
Upon completion of the Rail Car Mechanic Training in St. Louis, Logan accepted a job with Loram, Maintenance-of-Way, where she puts her skills to work all over the country.
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Devontez Johnson, Amtrak Carman
Devontez used his combined electrical training and the Railcar Mechanic Training to become a Carman for Amtrak in sunny San Diego, CA. The typical Amtrak Carman salary is $33.00 dollars per hour plus benefits!
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Sabrina Cloud, Top-Notch, Transportation Security Officer
Sabrina accepted a position with the TSA as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) in DC after completing the Airline Service Worker curriculum in St. Louis. Transportation Security Officers make over $57,000/yr on average and over $62,000 in DC!
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Michael Oenga, Freight Car Repairer/Carman with Alton & Southern
Freight Railroad Carman/Railcar Repairers earn $61,290 on average per year! Michael started his career as a Railcar Repairer with Alton & Southern in E. St. Louis after completing the Rail Car Mechanic Training Program at the St. Louis campus.
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Jasmine Geib, Union Pacific's Newest Conductor
After completing the Pharmacy Tech trade at the Clearfield Job Corps Center, Jasmine decided to switch gears and pursue a career in the transportation field. After a year in advanced training at the Excelsior Springs Job Corps, Jasmine was hired with a Class I railroad as Train Crew.
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Nathan Thompson Begins Career During the Pandemic
After completing the Rail Car Mechanic Training Program at the Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center in January 2021, Nathan started his career as Carman with Bucyrus in Canton, Ohio, in January 2021.
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Ashley Rizzo, The Engineer that Could
After completing the TCU/IAM Advanced Training Program—Rail Freight Service Worker in 2013 at the Gary Job Corps Center in Texas under the guidance of her transportation instructor, Mr. Lane Shelton, Ashley accepted a Train Crew/Conductor position with Union Pacific in Ogden, Utah. By 2015 Ashley qualified as an Engineer!
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William Walker, Lasting Careers that Change Lives
Before transferring to the St. Louis Job Corps Center for Advanced Training to become a Railcar Mechanic, William completed the Bricklaying trade at the Kittrell Job Corps Center. He was initially placed with Watco Mechanical Services in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Will soon moved on to accept a position as a Mechanic with Talgo, which is currently overhauling coaches for Metrolink in Southern California.
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Shaquawn Spellman, Lasting Careers that Change Lives
After graduating in June 2019, he accepted an offer from First Transit to start his career as Bus Fueler and Washer, a role that has become critical during the pandemic. Looking forward, Spellman has the opportunity to move into a Bus Driver position. “I work with a lot of people from different backgrounds; I like that part of the job.”
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Zechariah Thompson, Lasting Careers that Change Lives
Zech recently obtained a full-time position with First Transit as a Driver for Metro Transit in St. Paul, Minnesota. “I needed a career I could settle into; I wanted something secure. TCU/IAM was the advanced trade for me!”
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VIDEO: Robert Milligan, Enduring Essential Employees
Robert Milligan relocated to St. Paul after attending the Hubert Humphrey Job Corps Center. He completed Facilities Maintenance before pursuing advanced training. Since 2016, Rob remains with the Minnesota Department of Transportation as a Highway Maintenance Worker.
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Jeanette & Deon McAdams, Enduring Essential Employees
Jeanette McAdams started in the airline industry ten years ago as a Flight Attendant with Express Jet. She moved to a Customer Service position with United and has since moved up to a management position with Delta as a Passenger Service Agent.
Deon McAdams has been with Amtrak for ten years now! He began his career in DC as a Coach Cleaner. He relocated back home to Raleigh, NC, and moved up to Train Attendant, then Lead Service Attendant, and is now working as a Conductor.
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