"Do not give up in college. It can be stressful, but in the end a bachelor's degree not only puts you ahead but it gives you broader knowledge and a better perspective on life."

A Passion for Information Technology
Jack Dokuzyan graduated with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and an emphasis on IT from Loyal Marymount in Los Angeles, California in 2005. He became interested in IT work in high school while learning about computer technology. At Loyola Marymount, he was a member of the Army Student Association and the Business Law Society. He also volunteered for Coach Art, a non-profit organization that provides sports teams for disabled children. Jack and his other IT classmates helped make a database that Coach Art could use to organize their program. Jack has followed his passion for IT work and is currently working at Country Way Financial as a help desk analyst. He plans to pursue his master's degree after gaining some work experience.

Multiple Interests
Outside of work, Jack enjoys playing hockey, a sport he has now played for over a decade. His love for hockey has led him to coach young kids and referee. He also enjoys the stock market and investing. In the future, Jack would eventually like to be the Vice President of an IT department and have a family.

All in the Family
He thanks the Jefferies Family Scholarship for giving him the opportunity to go to the school he wanted. "Loyola Marymont is a private school, and without Jefferies' help I would not have been able to attend." The program also helped Jack's brother, Karbris, obtain his degree from California State University, Northridge. Jack's mother, Shake Dokuzyan, has worked in Jefferies accounting department for over twenty years. "She has only good things to say about Jefferies and the program," says Jack.