CAREER PATHWAYS INITIATIVE

 

 

cpi_logoCareer Pathways is an economic development program funded through a grant, designed to assist low income parents in meeting their educational and career training goals that will ultimately lead to a high demand, high wage career. Career Pathways is designed for students interested in completing training and immediately entering into a career field that will help their family become self-sufficient. Students who have previously complete an associate's or bachelor's degree may not be eligible for direct services.

 

To be eligible for Career Pathways:

  • Annual family income that falls within the most current poverty guidelines
  • Have a child under the age of 21 living in the home
  • Current or Former TEA, SNAP, ARKids, or Medicaid recipient
  • Declare a major in an identified high wage high demand field
  • Have employment as your immediate goal upon receiving a certificate or degree from Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus.

Eligibility Documents all documents listed below must be submitted with application:

  • Arkansas drivers license
  • Students Social Security card
  • Child(ren)s Social Security card
  • Child(ren)s birth certificates or certificate of live birth
  • Most recent income taxes or IRS form 4506T (available at CPI office)
  • Current DHS statement of benefits
  • Letter of recommendation (from employer, instructor, community leader, pastor, etc...)

Career Pathways may be available to assist eligible students with the following direct and indirect services while working towards a GED, Arkansas Career Readiness Certificate, Certificate of Proficiency, Technical Certificate or Associates Degree:

  • Fuel assistance to and from classes
  • Books
  • Laptop
  • Course related supplies
  • Student Success Lab available with tutors and learning software
  • Life Skills Workshops to help with budgeting, interview and study skills, etc...
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Job placement after completion of program


 

Contact Us

 Birchler

Jessica Spicer
Director, Career Pathways
Associate Director of Admissions

Student Services Conference Center
1700 Helberg Lane
Ozark, AR 72949

(479) 508-3347
jspicer3@atu.edu 

 Whitney

Whitney Parsons 
Counselor of Career Pathways

 

Student Services Conference Center
1700 Helberg Lane
Ozark, AR 72949

(479) 508-3345
wparsons@atu.edu 

Ryan Watson

Ryan Watson
Career Support Services Facilitator

Student Services Conference Center
1700 Helberg Lane
Ozark, AR 72949

(479) 508-3346
rwatson11@atu.edu

 

Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus ADWS
Career Pathways
Student Services Conference Center
1700 Helberg Lane
Ozark, AR 72949

Phone: (479) 667-2117  
Fax: (479) 667-1422