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WHAT'S NEXT: Caitlyn Rogers on Military Service

From a very young age, Caitlyn Rogers knew she wanted to attend Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Caitlyn also knew she wanted to enlist in the military, so she went out of her way to meet the right people to make her dream a reality.

REAL PROS: Mary Fair, Engineer

When it came time to make a decision for college, Mary liked the idea of studying structural engineering, because it allowed her to still work on buildings without having to necessarily be artistic.

REAL PROS: Samantha Pettis, Accountant

Samantha says her work day is never the same, with different projects that allow her to step away from the norm and do something different.

REAL PROS: Sabrina Rivas McCollum, Middle School Teacher

Sabrina works to inspire fifth- and sixth-graders to be creative and use their imagination, while teaching them skills and art techniques they can use in the art room as well as at home.

REAL PROS: Zachary King, Software Developer

Zachary's role is to help design, oversee and build big data pipelines and the products powered by them.

QUIZ: Which Health Care Profession is Right for You?

Are you a natural caretaker? Does blood scare you? There are many different facets of the health care industry. Find out with this quiz which one may be the one for you.

Which Technical Professions Pay the Most

Here's the average pay for many of Arkansas' technical professions.

College Countdown: What You Need to Do, When You Need to Do It

It's never too soon to get ready for your days after high school. Arkansas Next gives you a few tips on how to prepare.