What is Career Pathways?
The Arkansas Career Pathways Initiative (CPI) is a federally grant-funded program
that seeks to help modest-income parents gain workplace skills leading to economic
self-sufficiency and reduced reliance on public assistance. It seeks to provide employers
in key industries in Arkansas with skilled workers. The initiative accomplishes these
goals by improving the level of engagement among educators and employers to generate
work opportunities for students and serve private sector workforce needs.
What Career Pathways Provides
Education Expense Assistance
- Tuition
- Books
- Fees
- Course-required materials
- Certification fees...and more
Student Support
- Childcare
- Transportation
- Computers and technology
- Skills assessments
- Job readiness preparation...and more
Guidance and Counseling
- Mentoring and career guidance
- Connection to community resources
- Tutoring and academic advising
- Connection to employers ...and more
Eligibility Requirements
1. Be a resident of Arkansas, and
2. Have a child(ren) under the age of 21, and
3. Have earned at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. .
*Benefits are based on the eligibility of the student and the availability of funds.
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- If you meet the qualifications above, please call 870-512-7856 or email career_pathways@asun.edu to set up an orientation to get started.
- Appointments can be made for Newport, Jonesboro or Marked Tree.
Required Documents
- Federal Tax Return - form 1040 only (Most Recent Year)
- Applicant檚 Photo ID (Driver's License or State-issued ID)
- Social Security Card � Applicant and Child(ren)檚
- Child(ren)檚 Birth Certificate
- Proof of DHS benefits noting approval of services within the last 30 days. Accepted documents include: Access Arkansas printout or DHS Benefits Verification
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