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.
Christina Buie
With help from Career Pathways, Christina graduated with honors from Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in May with an Associate of Arts degree in general education.
The Arnolds
The Arnolds have not only invested in themselves but have also positioned themselves to have a secure financial future not only for themselves but also for their children.
Detria and Kevonshayee Stackhouse
When Detria Stackhouse needed a loan, she went to Southern Bancorp, in Helena, Arkansas. They referred her to the Asset Builders program, and in April 2004 she opened an Asset Builders account and began saving to make improvements to her home.
Yvette Hubbard
Every dollar Yvette invested in her IDA was matched by three dollars of federal and private funding. In less than a year she had reached her goal and had saved enough to make a down payment on a home.
Katherine Augustus
Katherine Augustus enrolled in Southern’s Asset Builders program and opened an Individual Development Account (IDA) in July 2004 to purchase a home and save for her son’s college education expenses.
Gwen Davis
After meeting with a Career Pathways counselor, Gwen Davis learned not only that her tuition and books would be paid by the program; she was also eligible for transportation assistance. In August 2006, she enrolled in the nursing program and has never looked back.