Kristle Wardlaw
Career Pathway convinced me to futher my education in the medical field. I received a certificate in Medical Terminology, and I currently have a 4.0 GPA.
Melva Trask
Melva is a Katrina survivor that found purpose and hope in the state of Arkansas when Katrina and the floods in Louisiana swept over her life. FEMA and the Department of Human Services referred Melva to the IDA program. She with four other family members quickly responded and enrolled in the program.
The Blakes
Jenise “Sandy” Blake had a savings account before enrolling in the Asset Builders program, but had no defined, goal-oriented system of saving.
Melissa Via
With help from Career Pathways, Melissa completed her Associates Degree in Radiology.
Melissa Beaver
Melissa feels without Career Pathways coming along when it did she would not have been able to finish her goal of becoming a nurse. She was able to access Career Pathway’s transportation assistance and continue through the end to graduation, also receiving help to pay for her costly certification and year-end tests.
Robbie Peyton
Robbie works as a CNA to pay the bills and feed her family. She is very thankful to have the opportunity to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse, and is on her way to accomplishing that dream. She graduated in December 2007 with her LPN, and will reenter the next year to earn her RN degree.
Lisa Smith
Lisa Smith came to Career Pathways to fulfill her dream of getting an education in Emergency Medical Technology.
Verlin Gathings and William Thomas, Jr.
Verlin Gathings enrolled with Asset Builders for Individual Development Account (IDA) savings in May 2005 to save for the first two goals.
Rhonda Smith-Booth
Rhonda enrolled in the IDA program to save for business renovations and expansion. She began using her funds to purchase new equipment, furniture and beauty supplies.
Nicole Lamar
Nicole attended homebuyer training, worked on her credit, and began looking for a home. In June 2006, she used her IDA funds to purchase a home in a quiet family neighborhood.