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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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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Joshua Shivaee, Enduring Essential Employees

Joshua Shivaee started his career with Road and Rail Services as a Carman. After a couple of years on the job he pursued and accepted a position with Nordco. After two and a half years with Nordco, Joshua has moved from Assistant Operator to Chief Operator.

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VIDEO: Antonio McKinney, Keeping America Moving

Antonio McKinney turned his love for travel into a career. After completing the Office Administration trade at the Clearfield Job Corps Center in Utah, he decided to continue his education by enrolling in Advanced Training at the Hubert Humphrey Job Corps Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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