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.
Jay Jackson moved to Las Vegas over 20 years ago from Washington, D.C. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Management Information Systems from UNLV and his job was in sales for Xerox Corporation. He learned all about CSN when the college was a client in this role. It inspired him to pursue his passion for education. He became an Algebra teacher at Western High School and is currently as the Assistant Director of Deferred Maintenance and an Adjunct Professor at CSN.
“Being a Promise Mentor allows me to interface with the future leaders of our community,” said Jackson. “Helping and learning from these young students is refreshing and always leaves me full of energy. It is a great reminder of what is important and why we do the work we do.”
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.
