Facilitating Student Success through Scholar Programs

Authors

• Jenna Heath, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• Isabella Shenouda, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

4-30-2026

Publication Title

2026 Rebel Career Champions Network (RCCN) Career Showcase

Publisher

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Publisher Location

Las Vegas (Nev.)

Abstract

This poster features a series of career highlights from the UNLV Engelstad Scholars Program. This document profiles four exceptional current and former students—Fyona Mortel, Nikki Adams, Jordan Paul Guimarey, and Haydee Herrera—who demonstrate how the program's unique blend of mentorship, financial support, and community engagement accelerates career readiness. Through hands-on internships, leadership roles, and diverse professional networking opportunities, these scholars have cultivated essential competencies such as leadership, critical thinking, empathy, and professional branding, effectively preparing them for future success in their respective fields.

Keywords

career readiness; professional development; mentorship; community engagement; student leadership; education

Disciplines

Educational Leadership | Educational Methods | Vocational Education

File Format

PDF

File Size

616 KB

Language

English

Rights

IN COPYRIGHT. For more information about this rights statement, please visit http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Repository Citation

Heath, J., Shenouda, I. (2026). Facilitating Student Success through Scholar Programs. 2026 Rebel Career Champions Network (RCCN) Career Showcase
Available at: https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/cola_fac_articles/2