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What's Next: Luke Roberson on Apprenticeship

Like father, like son. Luke Roberson chose to follow in his father’s footsteps to become an electrical engineer. The company Luke works for is paying for his schooling, and if he decides to stay with the company after the four-year program is finished, he’ll get a bonus.

What's Next: Austin Harrison on Graduate School

In today’s competitive job market, a graduate degree can give individuals the skills to compete for jobs and reach his or her ultimate goals.

What's Your Next Level? 8 Different Directions To Take After High School

There are many education options to choose from when building the right plan for you. From a four-year degree program to a military path, it’s important that you’re familiar with all the possible routes before taking your next step.

The Next Level: Aysia Jackson on Four-Year Colleges

For Camden native Aysia Jackson, the biggest challenges of post-graduation life were all about getting out of her comfort zone and over the fear of failure. She set out to conquer those challenges at Arkansas Tech University, majoring in psychology and minoring in rehabilitation science and broadcasting/journalism.

The Next Level: Jeremy Brockington on Two-Year Colleges

Jeremy Brockinton likes to know his options. In the midst of his research and scholarship applications, the Little Rock native learned that he could essentially attend Pulaski Technical College for free.

The Next Level: Jake Price on Concurrent Credit

Do you remember in elementary school when you got in trouble for working ahead? Jake Price is currently doing just that by taking advantage of concurrent enrollment — taking college and high school classes at the same time — but no one is scolding him for doing so.

The Next Level: Unique Johnson on Technical Schools

Sometimes plans change. That’s what Unique Johnson learned when graduation rolled around. Her original intention was to attend Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, which didn’t pan out, but it turned out to be a great thing.

The Next Level: Stephen Kruse on University/Degree Centers

Since high school, Stephen Kruse has had two things on his radar: politics and the military. Attending Arkansas State University-Mountain Home not only allowed him to stay close to home, but also to pursue his goals by majoring in political science and soon minoring in military science.