Specifications include, but are not limited to: The College and Career Coach Program is designed to motivate and support Arkansas students and adults to achieve their college and career planning goals. Career Coaches will serve students in the 7th – 12th grade. The Arkansas College and Career Coaches Program provides assistance and information for academic tutoring, career counseling, mentoring, and financial guidance resources. They also provide other support necessary for postsecondary education/training access, retention, and success. The College and Career Coaches are co-located at an institution of higher education, education cooperative, or non-profit organization. They provide their services directly to students in middle and high school through their on-campus placement. Individuals who hold at least a bachelor’s degree and Career Development Facilitator (CDF) credential, may be employed as a Career Coach. If the desired individual does not hold a CDF credential, they may be employed under the condition of obtaining certification within a year of employment.
