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Board approves Nissan Center of Excellence at Evers Career Development Center
Summary
Jackson Public Schools approved an MOU with Nissan North America to establish the Nissan Center of Excellence at the Evers Career Development Center; Nissan will provide the instructor, up to $50,000 in equipment, and the initial cohort will cap at 20 scholars beginning July 2026.
The Jackson Public School District board approved a memorandum of understanding with Nissan North America to launch a Nissan Center of Excellence at the Evers Career Development Center for the 2026-27 school year.
Dr. Marshall Thomas told the board Nissan will provide the course instructor and furnish equipment for operation up to $50,000; the district will provide the Evers Career Development Center space and manage scholar selection. Students who complete the program will receive four Carnegie units credit toward graduation.
The administration said the program will start in July 2026 for the 2026-27 school year with an initial cohort cap of 20 scholars. Officials reported 15 applicants had already met program criteria; current Nissan-related internships are in place (the district said 19 scholars are in the JPS internship program overall and five specifically in automotive internships). Internship pay was reported at $17'$18 per hour for current work-based placements.
Board members pressed for operational details and were told Nissan will furnish equipment and provide an instructor; JPS will vet and enroll scholars. The agreement will be evaluated after the first year and brought back to the board for renewal and possible expansion.
The board voted to approve the MOU; no opposing votes were recorded.
