This bill mandates that state-supported institutions of higher education in Arkansas provide career counseling and related resources to students. It introduces a new section to the Arkansas Code, specifically 6-60-123, which defines "career-related resources" to include information on available career and technical training and trade industries that offer employment opportunities. The Division of Higher Education is tasked with maintaining an accessible online location for these resources, and institutions must link to this site on their own websites while also informing students about the available services.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that career counseling and related services must remain accessible to students for up to six months after they are no longer enrolled, provided they request these services. However, this provision does not extend to concurrently enrolled students or those who have transferred to another institution. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance support for students in their career development and transition into the workforce.