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Career Pathways

Jumpstart your career with ASU-Newport's Career Pathways, a program designed to help parents achieve their dreams and reach their career goals.

In order to qualify you must:

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. Click here to view the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines.

Call 870-512-7856 or email career_pathways@asun.edu to set up an orientation.  Appointments can be made for Newport, Jonesboro or Marked Tree.

Required Documents:

  • Federal Tax Return - form 1040 only (Most Recent Year)
  • Applicant’s Photo ID (Driver's License or State-issued ID)
  • Social Security Card – Applicant and Child(ren)’s
  • Child(ren)’s 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 Worksheet

*Benefits are based on the eligibility of the student and the availability of funds.

Career Pathways Forms

Career Pathways Initiative Handbook

ASU-Newport's Career Pathways program changed my life!

Taylor S. VP for Company

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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