CAREER PATHWAYS
Career Pathways is a statewide initiative and partnership between the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, Arkansas Community Colleges, the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services, social service providers, and other community partners. Mandated by Act 514, Career Pathways is
designed to provide support services and direct financial assistance to custodial parents who want to increase their education to enter high-demand/high-wage careers. It aims to provide low-income adults with the education skills and credentials needed to gain immediate entry into targeted
occupations-ultimately leading the individuals to economic self-sufficiency and better employment opportunities.
The initiative serves students who are current or former recipients of Transitional Employment Assistance (TEA); current recipients of Food Stamps, ARKids, or Medicaid; or those earning 250% below federal poverty level. Individuals must be an adult caretaker, parent or relative of a child
under the age of 21 living in the home, and a resident of Arkansas.
Students are provided with career and educational advising, instruction for building successful academic and employment skills, and a computer lab for doing homework and improving computer skills. Other resources available for eligible participants include tuition, fees, books, childcare, and transportation assistance. Contact the Career Pathways office at (501) 812-2725 for more information.
TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
UA - PTC TRIO Student Support Services program is funded by the United States Department of Education. The goal of UA - PTC TRIO Student Support Services is to increase participants’ success in college and facilitate their graduation and transfer. The project serves 180 UA - Pulaski Tech students who qualify for services. Students must be first-generation college students (neither parent has a four-year college degree), meet income requirements based on family size and/or have a documented disability.
Students enrolled in the program are eligible for the following services: personal and academic counseling, financial literacy and workshops that will help you succeed in college, personalized tutoring a professional tutor, academic advising, assistance applying for federal financial aid and scholarships, use of the computer lab, transfer assistance, and cultural and activities. For more information about the TRIO Student Support Services Program, call (501) 812-2720.
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