Student Spotlight: AAMU Accounting Major & Blaze Fellow Builds Career Skills

At Blaze Group, we are always proud to amplify the brilliance of the students we serve — especially when their work is recognized by their own institutions. Alabama A&M University recently published a spotlight on Jay Mayes, Jr., an accounting major, photographer, and participant in the Blaze Fellowship, highlighting how he is using his fellowship experience to build real-world skills and career readiness.

The article celebrates Jay’s talent behind the camera and the professionalism he has cultivated through hands-on opportunities. As a Blaze Fellow, Jay has been able to deepen his creative practice, strengthen his technical abilities, and gain the confidence needed to grow as an emerging entrepreneur.

We are grateful for Alabama A&M University’s continued partnership and for their commitment to showcasing the excellence, discipline, and innovation present across their student community. Jay’s story reflects exactly why we invest in experiential learning programs — because when students are given high-quality opportunities, mentorship, and platforms to create, they rise.

🔗 Read the full feature from Alabama A&M University here:

https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/accounting-major-and-cew-75-photographer-uses-fellowship-to-build-career-skills.html

We celebrate you, Jay! We’re honored you are part of the Blaze Fellowship family.