Career Pathways
General Information
Career Pathways at ASU-Beebe is a program designed to help parents who qualify to overcome barriers that may be preventing them from achieving academic success or success in the work place. Not only can Career Pathways provide financial assistance, but also numerous other support services. This program is supported by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, the Arkansas Association of Two Year Colleges, the Arkansas Department of Workforce Education, The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services, and the Southern Good Faith Fund.
Eligibility
To be eligible to participate in the Career Pathways program parents must:
- Be the parent and have custody of at least one child under the age of 19 currently living at home
- AND be a current recipient of TEA, food stamps, or Medicaid (ARKids)
- OR have an income that is at or below a certain income level.
**if you are not currently receiving any kind of government assistance, your 2005 IRS 1040 will be required to verify your income.
If you feel you meet these requirements, please contact us at (501) 207-4044 to make an appointment. Applications are available on-line for you to download and complete prior to your initial appointment. Click here to download the application (pdf).
Benefits
Career Pathways will work with students to provide:
- Individual career counseling
- Interest inventories for career exploration
- Tutoring
- Employability skills training
- Assistance finding employment
- Access to a computer lab
- Financial assistance (gas vouchers, day care assistance, and assistance with tuition and books)
To begin the process, please contact our main office at (501) 207-4044 and make an appointment to meet with our Career Counselor.
We offer appointment times in Searcy, Beebe, and Heber Springs. Applications are available on-line for you to download and complete prior to your initial appointment. Click here to download the application (pdf).
Staff Information
The main Career Pathways office is located on the Searcy Campus. We also have office on the Heber Springs Campus.
Main Office Phone: (501) 207−4044
Staff
Kimberleigh Archer
Coordinator
Email: karcher@searcy.asub.edu
Phone: (501)207-4043
Deborah Johnson
Secretary
Email: djohnson@searcy.asub.edu
Phone: (501)207-4044
Tammy Phillips
Community Outreach
Email: tphillips@searcy.asub.edu
Phone: (501)827-5299
Don Gaines
Employability Specialist
Email: dgaines@searcy.asub.edu
Phone: (501)827-5299
Jennifer Harper
Case Manager
Email: jharper@searcy.asub.edu
Phone: (501)207-4045
Sherry Organ
Case Manager
Email: sorgan@searcy.asub.edu
Phone: (501)281-5420
Michelle Supratman
Instructor
Email: msupratman@searcy.asub.edu
Phone: (501)207-4046
