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:
- Must have custody of a child under the age of 21 who lives in the home on a permanent basis
- Be employed during the period of reimbursement for childcare or transportation
- Fit within income guidelines as indicated below
Income Levels at 250 % of the 2009 Federal Poverty Level
| Persons in Family Unit | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| 2 | $36,425 |
| 3 | $45,775 |
| 4 | $55,125 |
| 5 | $64,475 |
| 6 | $73,825 |
| 7 | $83,175 |
| 8 | $92,525 |
If you feel you meet these requirements, please contact us at (501) 207-6244 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).
Required Documentation
- Copy of federal income taxes (annual income at or below 250% of the poverty level)
- Drivers License or Photo ID
- Copy of High School Transcript or GED and College Transcript if Applicable
- Documentation from the DHHS office listing services receiving currently (if receiving benefits-food stamps, Medicaid, ARKids, TEA)
- Children's birth certificates
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) 207-6244 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).
Forms
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) 207−6244
Fax: 207-6266
Staff
Sherry Organ
Coordinator
Email: sorgan@searcy.asub.edu
Phone: (501)207-6243
Deborah Johnson
Secretary
Email: djohnson@searcy.asub.edu
Phone: (501)207-6244
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)207-6245 or 230-9357
Diane Shores
Case Manager
Email: dshores@searcy.asub.edu
Phone: (501)281-5420
Michelle Supratman
Instructor
Email: msupratman@searcy.asub.edu
Phone: (501)207-6246
