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About Career Pathways

Friday, August 22, 2025

Luther Mitchell, Career Pathways Initiative program graduate
Luther Mitchell, UA-PTC Career Pathways Initiative program graduate.

I LOVE CAREER PATHWAYS BECAUSE…

“…they help me to believe in myself.”

“…they provide me with resources to be successful.”

“…they are encouraging & helped me find a way to go back to school.”

“…they made it easier to complete my education.”

“…they taught me how to set goals and how to achieve them.”

“…the staff was so supportive during my return to college.”

The CPI program is under the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.

CPI’s program objectives are:

  • Increased enrollment in two-year college certificate and associate degree programs
  • Increased attainment of two-year college certificates and associate degrees
  • Increased job attainment and job retention in good paying, high demand jobs in the local area

Program Eligibility Requirements

In order to qualify for CPI, participants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • A custodial/non-custodial parent with a child living in their home under the age of 21
  • A current or former TEA/SNAP/Medicaid adult recipient whose gross income is less than 250% FPL (Federal Poverty Level)
  • A resident of Arkansas

For questions regarding the Career Pathways Initiative program, please call (501) 812-2725 or e-mail CPI@uaptc.edu.