Allied Health Equitable Recruitment and Retention Project
Project Purpose
Thanks to a $1.7 million dollars from the Department of Labor Strengthening Community College Training Grant, BRTC is able to better support minority students in the healthcare sector.
Services Offered
Eligible students will have access to enhanced support services including the following:
- Books and classroom materials,
- Guest lecturers,
- Lab supplies,
- Laptop access,
- Library resources,
- Mentoring by minority mentors,
- Internship opportunities
- Shoes and scrubs,
- Translation services through the Marshallese Educational Initiative (MEI) out of Northwest Arkansas
- Transportation between public high schools and BRTC,
- Tutoring
Eligible Students
- High school juniors & seniors interested in pursuing CTC allied health programs
- Additional support may be available for some students
Eligible CTC Programs
For More Information
Career and Technical Center Liaison
A.A.S Business Technology, Black River Technical College
870-248-4144
Vice President of Student Affairs
B.S. , Arkansas State University; J.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law
(870)248-4029
Smith, Jason
Vice President of Student Affairs
DOL Project Director
B.S.E., Arkansas State University, M.S.E, Arkansas State University,
870-248-4166
