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Academic Pathways and Workforce Partnerships: Pathways Academy

Pathways Academy

What is Pathways Academy?

UAMS Pathways Academy is a statewide K-12 STEM-H educational and community engagement program with the ultimate goal of increasing the health care workforce in the state of Arkansas. Our program is under the UAMS Division for Academic Pathways and Workforce Partnerships, where our goal is to improve the health, health care and well-being of all Arkansans. Please take a moment to review our site to determine the best way to foster your scholar’s future! 

By leveraging internal and external partnerships, Pathways Academy has the ability to provide holistic and impactful programs for scholars and advocates. 

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Pathways Academy Partners

Internal Partners: External Partners:
•       Cancer Institute
•       College of Health Professions
•       College of Pharmacy
•       College of Public Health
•       Culinary Medicine
•       Psychiatric Research Institute
•       Regional Campuses
•       Translational Research        		•       AR Food Bank
•       AR Career Pathways Initiative
•       Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central AR
•       U of A Cooperative Extension Services
•       USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services
•       USHER’s New Look Foundation

Greetings from the UAMS Pathways Academy Team

We would like to introduce Pathways Academy to all interested in pressing toward a groundbreaking statewide opportunity to experience a multidisciplinary approach in teaching and learning Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Health Science. It is our resolve that Pathways Academy provide our scholars with experiences that encourage and catapult them into careers where passion and purpose prevail. Pathways Academy teachers are licensed, experienced and intentional professionals who prepare our scholars with hands-on, real-world and interactive experiences that leads to dynamic professionals!

Please keep visiting our website in an effort to familiarize yourself with the great pursuits of our current scholars as they continue to enjoy the fruits of their labor throughout the academic school year. This is a wonderful opportunity to see what your scholar can be a part of this coming summer!

Who Can Join Pathways Academy?

  • Must be enrolled in grades K to 12 in an Arkansas school
  • Must receive or be eligible to receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). You may be eligible if you receive any of the following programs:
    • Medicaid
    • Free or reduced Lunch
    • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
    • Transitional Employment Assistance (TEA)
    • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
    • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
    • Women, Infants, Children (WIC)
    • Housing Urban Development (HUD) Public Housing/Section 8

UAMS Pathways Program Information

Junior Stem Academy

Junior STEM Academy

  • Focuses on STEM-H while using a combination of effective teaching pedagogies
  • Utilizes culturally responsive and holistic curriculum
  • Integrates concepts relating to mental health/wellness such as cyberbullying or emotional intelligence

Senior Stem Academy

Senior STEM Academy

  • Focuses on STEM-H while using a combination of effective teaching pedagogies
  • Provides 6th to 8th grade scholars a deeper awareness of STEM-H careers
  • Argumentative inquiry labs
  • Community-based participatory research and project-based learning

Ramp up Academy

RAMP-UP Academy

  • Facilitates a successful academic pathway for scholars who have strong interests in health care professions
  • Ensures a smooth transition from secondary education to collegiate and career readiness
  • Provides scholars the opportunity for growth and development in Medical Professions/STEM careers by utilizing hands-on experiences
  • Engages in research practices
  • Community science and engineering activities
  • ACT preparation

Student Athlete Stem Academy

Student Athlete STEM Academy

  • Facilitates collaborative efforts of medical professions and athletic scholars
  • Allows scholars with a strong interest in health care professions and athletics to pursue both interests
  • Provides athletic scholars the opportunity to grow and develop while pursuing Medical Profession/STEM careers

Pathways Academy Expectation Goals

Pathways Academy Expectations and Goals

  • Enhance educational opportunities for underrepresented and low-income students.
  • Close the education achievement gap for program participants.
  • Improve critical thinking skills and creativity.
  • Intensify exposure to cutting-edge, biomedical, public health research, translational research.
  • Provide preparation for successful application to and matriculation in schools emphasizing careers in the health professions.
  • Provide mentorship and coaching to guide students in their career path and life journey.

Pathways Academy Curriculum

Utilizing a theme-based curriculum allows our scholars to experience a variety of real-life topics, which makes learning fun and challenging. Research suggests that learning is a process of integration. When scholars see how facts and ideas connect with other subjects, it adds meaning to the curriculum. This not only helps students understand what and why they are learning, but it also attaches ideas and skills to specific contexts.

Keep Learning concept. Letters of the alphabet on a chalk board. Drawn arrows.

Pathways Academy 2023 Summer Camps

Pathways Academy Site Pathways Academy ProgramIntensive Camp Dates
ArkadelphiaJunior Stem Academy (K-5th)June 12-23, 2023
CamdenJunior Stem Academy (K-5th)June 12-23, 2023
Helena/West HelenaJunior Stem Academy (K-5th)June 12-23, 2023
Hot SpringsJunior Stem Academy (K-5th)June 5- 16, 2023, 7:30 -3:30
JonesboroRAMP-UP (9th-12th)June 12-23, 2023
Little RockJunior Stem Academy (K-5th)
Senior STEM Academy (6th-8th)
RAMP-UP (9th-12th)
Student Athlete STEM Academy (9th-12th) 		July 10 – 24, 2023, 7:30 – 4:00
July 10 – 24, 2023, 7:30 – 4:00
June 19-30, 2023, 9:00 – 3:00
June 27, 28 and 29
Pine Bluff Senior STEM Academy (6th-8th)
RAMP-UP (9th-12th) 		TBD 2023
June 19-30, 2023
Springdale Junior Stem Academy (K-5th) June 5- 16, 2023, 7:30 – 3:30

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