The Nevada Promise Scholarship is a unique scholarship established by the Nevada Legislature for Nevada high school graduates to attend community college. As a last-dollar scholarship, the Nevada Promise Scholarship can cover up to three years of tuition and other mandatory fees not covered by other gift aid.
Mentors are an important part of the Nevada Promise Scholarship and a strong support structure is key to help students find success. Meet the mentors who help provide support and guidance to students receiving the Nevada Promise scholarship at CSN.
Nevada Promise mentor Marc Mialon immigrated from France 20 years ago and is now a proud U.S. citizen. He earned a bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration in France and first came to the United States for an internship. Mialon was drawn to the American working style. “I liked the work ethic, my job and the opportunities available to me so I stayed and applied for citizenship,” he said.
He has worked at Essilor for 20 years holding positions in finance and marketing. “I have learned all aspects of marketing from product launch to acquiring new business,” he said. “I earned the opportunity to lead a marketing team and was later promoted to Director of Business Development for the Retail Division.”
Mialon eventually transitioned to the role of Senior Sales Director leading a team of sales managers and consultants. He is the proud father of a 9-year-old son and enjoys cooking and staying fit.
“A great friend of mine introduced me to the Nevada Promise mentor program because she knew I wanted to give back,” said Mialon. “Life is meaningless if you are not involved or giving your time to help others.
“I believe that we all have a duty to give back and be thankful for what we have,” he continued. “We should give some of our time and knowledge to others in guiding them to do better, be better.”
CSN is seeking mentors of all backgrounds who are willing to give 3-5 hours each semester to guide the future of Nevada. Learn more at csn.edu/promise/become-a-mentor.
