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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.

The Next Level: Ashley Shelton on Online Programs

Like a lot of college students, Cherokee Village native Ashley Shelton was finding it difficult to balance her work and school schedules. Lucky for her, Ozarka College offers degree plans entirely online.

The Next Level: Evan and Caleb Perry on Apprenticeships

Brothers Caleb and Evan Perry started on the apprenticeship path during their time at Bauxite High School. Older brother Caleb was encouraged by his guidance counselors to apply to the journeyman electrician program at Thompson Electric in Little Rock.

The Next Level: Christian Bradley on Military Service

Christian Bradley always had his sights set on military service. He had a hard time deciding which branch to pursue, so when the time to choose came, he left it to fate. “It was either enlist in the Navy, or pray for an Army ROTC scholarship,” he says, “and God decided college is where I needed to be, so Army ROTC it was.”