InTech Center Instructor Training

Karena Jimenez is the Grant Liaison at Chaffey College InTech Center. On the InTech team since June 2016, Karena is responsible for the administration of the ETP (Employment Training Panel) contract and the coordination of all the trainings funded by ETP. Karena also supports and coordinates the electrical and mechanical trainings for incumbent workers.

Favorite Memory at InTech: My favorite moment at InTech is when an ETP-funded training participant expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to participate in the workplace English training because it had improved his confidence in the workplace. Not only did it help him in his work life, but it even allowed him to feel less self-conscious with his own kids as well.

Favorite Hobbies: Cooking, Baking, Music

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Kelly Zwissler is the Workforce Generalist at Chaffey College InTech Center. She joined the InTech Team in December 2019. Kelly is responsible for the information desk and admissions at InTech. She assists with processing the student paperwork according to grant requirements. She works closely with the trainers and students from day 1 of class to graduation.

Favorite Memory at InTech: My favorite memory at InTech is EVERY time I hear that a student got a job because of their training. It shows that the dedication and persistence they undertook day after day to complete the training was more than worth it. It makes me think back to when I first spoke to the student (whether they called in, Zoomed, or came in person) to ask about the trainings we offer and how I helped answer their questions/guide them through admissions. Getting to be the person who the student may first speak to and guide them toward a life changing decision makes me feel happy for each and one of their successes.

Favorite Hobbies: Traveling, History, and Crafts.

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Ashley Gonzalez is the InTech Apprenticeship and Workforce Program Coordinator at Chaffey College InTech Center. On the InTech team since December 2021, Ashley is responsible for various Apprenticeship projects and the coordination of a new pilot program to engage and educate youth on apprenticeship in the Inland Empire.

Favorite Memory at InTech: I’ve enjoyed getting to know all of our community partners and about the work that is making such a difference in the lives of so many people. Everyone has a passion to help others succeed and thrive in their education and careers. It is a really special community.

Favorite Hobbies: Spending time with family, running, reading, traveling and Disney days

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Carlos Lequerica is the Workforce Training Development Specialist at the Chaffey College InTech Center, He is responsible for coordinating all training funded by the Employment Training Panel (ETP). He also supports and coordinates incumbent workers’ professional, electrical, and mechanical training. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Aid Advisor and Interim Dreamer Resource Liaison at Chaffey College. Carlos’ responsibilities included helping Undocumented students access financial aid and other resources available, building relationships with this student population, and ensuring students received the support they deserve.

Favorite Memory at InTech: My favorite memory at InTech happens also every day when I see the students’ faces leaving the InTech Center. Those faces of accomplishment and full understanding that they are getting closer and closer to their educational goal. Chaffey really transforms students’ lives through training and education.

Favorite Hobbies: Spending time with my loved ones, Cycling, Entertaining/Hosting Family and Friends, Playing and Watching Soccer

Laura Alvarado has been with Chaffey College for 18 years and joined the Economic Development team in January 2023. She has managed partnership programs delivering quality community college education in co-located environments such as prisons, adult schools, industry, and libraries for the past eight years. Most recently she implemented recently passed SB 554 (adult dual enrollment), at Chaffey College while presenting and consulting statewide guiding educational stakeholders in establishing programs. She is responsible for managing workforce development programs and services including apprenticeship/pre-apprenticeships, adult education, noncredit and grant-funded programs.

Favorite memory at InTech: Students stopping by my office when they learned I had a drawer full of snack and then feeling comfortable talking with me about their long-term educational goals.

Hobbies: Reading, running, hanging out with my kids

Irene Gishwiller is the Manager of Student Experience and Learning at Chaffey College InTech Center. She joined the InTech team in July 2013. Irene is primarily responsible for coordinating all Vocational Education training for Economic Development and provides job essential skills training to all of the InTech students.

Favorite Memory at InTech:

It brings me great joy to see the students learning and growing daily in class. I love it when they get their dream job and are on their way to success and doing great things in their lives.

Favorite Hobbies:

Hiking, shopping, travelling, reading, spending time with family and friends, and attending her kids sporting events.

Preethi Talwar has more than 20 years of experience in managing work force planning programs, talent acquisition initiatives and successfully leveraging partner companies. She has managed workforce and economic development programs goals to achieve student and job-related outcomes.

Steve is employed at the InTech Center as an Instructional Assistant. Steve’s duties include assisting instructors and students in and out of the classroom; keeping classrooms and training equipment in working order; helping to promote the programs that InTech has to offer; and anything in between!

Favorite Memory at InTech: Watching students graduate from our programs!

Favorite Hobbies: Dirt bike riding, hiking, fishing, and anything with my 140 lb Chocolate Labrador, Jack!