Dec 06, 2022

Carley named CSC Project Strive/TRiO November Student of the Month

Posted Dec 06, 2022 5:07 PM

By Molly Langhorst, CSC COLLEGE RELATIONS

CHADRON – Chadron State College student Jeremy Carley was the Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month for November.

Project Strive TRiO Student of the Month for November Jeremy Carley. (Photo by Daniel Binkard/Chadron State College)
Project Strive TRiO Student of the Month for November Jeremy Carley. (Photo by Daniel Binkard/Chadron State College)

Carley is a senior of Dalton, Nebraska, who chose Business Finance as a major because it seemed interesting and he liked math and money while he was growing up. Being a member of the Rural Business Leaders Initiative (RBLI) provides him with a full tuition scholarship and opportunities to network with professionals in the business world and create friendships with other people in the organization. His sister, Janessa, is in the program, as well, and recommended CSC’s business program to him.

RBLI offers four-year tuition scholarships to students who are interested in working in banking, agribusiness, or accounting in rural Nebraska. Carley wanted to be a part of RBLI because he enjoys being close to home, family. After graduation, Carley would like to return to rural Nebraska for employment.

“Being in RBLI has helped assure me that I want to stay rural,” Carley said. “I’ve enjoyed seeing what businesses can do for a smaller community.”

Carley is unsure what aspect of business finance he wants to pursue and is open to the best job offer, but he would like to be involved with sports.

“I’ve thought about a couple of career options,” Carley said. “Working with a sports team in their finance department would be nice, but I like to keep my options open.”

If Carley wasn’t a business major, he said he would probably be majoring in something to do with sports.

In addition to RBLI, Carley said he appreciates Project Strive.

“Project Strive has helped me learn various new skills through the events they have put on throughout the years,” Carley said.

Relationships with family and friends are a priority for Carley.

“The relationships I have formed with people are what drove me to Chadron and what continues to drive me to love small communities,” Carley said. “I know that I want to make a difference wherever I end up and I love seeing positive changes in small communities.”

Carley works for the events staff at CSC where he performs tasks to help sporting events operate smoothly.

When Carley isn’t in school, he loves watching and playing sports, and playing video games.

Jen Schaer, Director of Project Strive, takes note of Carley’s work ethic and mentor skills.

“Jeremy is a great student and leader,” Schaer said. “He works hard in his classes and has been a mentor to students. Jeremy comes to many Strive events and encourages other Strive students to attend events as well. I look forward to seeing what the future holds for Jeremy.”

Chadron State College’s Project Strive/TRiO program, located in the lower level of the King Library, is an academic enrichment program committed to help students succeed. Project Strive also focuses on career exploration, cultural and social enrichment, and self-awareness. To be eligible for the program, a student must be one of the following: A first-generation student where neither parent has a four-year degree, meet low-income status based on U.S. Department of Health and Human Services criteria, or have a documented disability. For more information, visit https://www.csc.edu/projectstrive/.