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2011 Advisory Council Breakfast Sponsored by the Business and Technical Division. STUDENTS. EMPLOYERS. JOBS. PATHWAYS. Education/training. Needs. Skills. Presenter:
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2011 Advisory Council Breakfast Sponsored by the Business and Technical Division STUDENTS EMPLOYERS JOBS PATHWAYS Education/training Needs Skills Presenter: Pauline Linam, Global Career Development Facilitator and Career Support Services Facilitator, Career Pathways Initiative Ann Whitis, Arkansas Northeastern College CPI Director Dr. Karon Rosa, Arkansas CPI Program Director AWARDS INSTRUCTORS DEGREES
Career Pathways Initiative (CPI) at Arkansas Northeastern College Greene County Paragould Mississippi County Blytheville, Burdette, Osceola, Leachville
Arkansas CPI Program Since 2005 Overall enrollment18,892 Translates to over 40,000 Arkansans! To be eligible must have a child in the home!
Demographics • 403 Students – all have children (struggling) • Majority are single parents • Impact nearly 800 children • Balance school, work and family Low-income, low-skill Individuals to jobs in High-demand, high-wage employment
You must be an adult caretaker, parent or relative of a child under the age of 21 ANDare receiving Transitional Employment Assistance(TEA) OR Food Stamps, Medicaid, or ARKidsORhave annual family income below 250% of federal poverty level (about $46,000 annually for a family of three).
What Career Pathways give to the community • Child Care $52,094.00 • Transportation $58,240.00 • Over $200,000 Tuition, testing fees, uniforms, books, software for students, and internet cards. Educational opportunities
SUCCESS is never easy • Career Pathways Initiative • Arkansas Northeastern College • Business and Industry STUDENTS
Combination of skills and values that make employers salivate with excitement? Secret formula?
Worlds of work and education MATCH MATCH JOB$$$$$ SPECIFIC SET OF SKILLS
Training, professional development, mentoring Weaknesses?
Talk to us today in your meetings and tell us what it takes to be successful in your company!
Thank you from the Career Pathways families! 780-1256 plinam@smail.anc.edu