Arkansas Career Pathways

Application

Prospective Student Basic Eligibility Questionnaire

Arkansas Career Pathways Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis in the following areas if student is determined eligible:

• Approved Short-Term Certificate Programs
• Approved Two-Year Degree Programs
• Approved Adult Ed Programs for the UACCM Adult Education Programs and Russellville School District Adult Education Programs for Pope and Yell Counties (referral from Adult Ed program required)

Note: UACCM college students must also complete the UACCM admissions process for enrollment into the college and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for Pell Grant determination.

Eligibility

• Be a current Arkansas Resident
• Income must be at or below 250 percent of the federal poverty level
• Have a child under the age of 21 living in Arkansas.
• Be currently enrolled at UACCM in an approved degree program, workforce training program, or Adult Education program
• Choose a UACCM major that is Career Pathways eligible (college students only)
  • Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology
  • Automotive Service Technology
  • Business
  • Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology
  • Computer Information Systems Technology
  • Construction Technology
  • Diesel Technology
  • Dietary Management
  • Drafting
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
  • Medication Assistant - Certified
  • Nursing Assisting
  • Practical Nursing
  • Registered Nursing
  • Pre-Nursing: Associate of General Studies
  • Surveying
  • Welding Technology
• Maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or above (college students only)
• Have employment as your immediate goal upon receiving a certificate or degree from UACCM

Career Pathways Student Requirements

Mandatory One-On-One Meeting

All Career Pathways students will be required to meet with Career Pathways staff in person once during both the fall and spring semesters. Meetings will be scheduled in advance. Students will be notified when to sign up for a time slot. Meetings will be held during October for the fall semester and April during the spring semester.

Monthly Check In

Students must check in on a monthly basis either in person, in the Career Pathways office, or online through the Career Pathways Check In Form.

Employability Workshop

Students are required to complete the Employability Training through Job Lingo or complete a Career Readiness Certificate from the Division of Workforce Services during their first semester. All other semesters, Students are required to attend and/or complete one Career Pathways approved workshop or two approved activities annually.

Campus Email (UACCM College Students Only)

All students must check campus email no less frequently than twice per week.

Follow on Facebook

All students are highly encouraged to follow UACCM Career Pathways on Facebook. Information and updates on the program are posted on the facebook page. Click here to view the UACCM Career Pathways facebook page.

Return Borrowed Supplies

If you have any equipment that was loaned out to you in previous semesters (calculator, tape recorder, etc.), please return these items to the Career Pathways Office by the last day of finals week.