J. Craig Martin
Mr. Martin brings over 28 years of experience in youth services and program management, skillfully overseeing more than $38 million in federal job training funds. His expertise spans various programs, including the Job Corps, Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), Workforce Investment Act (WIA), School-to-Work Opportunities Act (STW), Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act (Welfare-to-Work), and more. Starting his journey in 1991, Mr. Martin co-founded Education and Training Resources (ETR), marking the beginning of his distinguished career in employment and training.
Throughout his 21 years of service with Job Corps, Mr. Martin has developed and maintained pivotal relationships and managed a wide array of vocational and career transition programs across multiple centers. His roles have included overseeing vocational trades at the Mississippi Job Corps Center, managing career preparation and transition at the Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center, and directing comprehensive programs at the Lyndon B. Johnson Job Corps Center with the USDA Forest Service. Furthermore, his leadership extended to the Turner Job Corps Center through a partnership with Global Associates/Career Systems Development Corporation, where he led a variety of departments including Student Records and Wellness, among others.
As the founder of Career Education Services Company (CESC), Mr. Martin has been at the forefront of career education and transition services. However, in January 2019, in pursuit of a better work-life balance and to support his family, Mr. Martin decided to sell a majority stake in CESC. This decision allowed him to step down as President and CEO, though he remains dedicated to the company, focusing primarily on overseeing contract operations. His commitment to youth services and program management continues to impact and shape the future of workforce development.