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NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOLARS

College Ready, Work Ready, Ready for Life. “Follow The Child”. NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOLARS. Global Competition. SOURCE "Global Gamesmanship," Harvard Business Review, Vol. 81, No. 5, May 2003. A Parable: Survival of the Fittest.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOLARS

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  1. College Ready, Work Ready, Ready for Life. “Follow The Child” NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOLARS

  2. Global Competition SOURCE "Global Gamesmanship," Harvard Business Review, Vol. 81, No. 5, May 2003.

  3. A Parable: Survival of the Fittest Every morning, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning, a lion wakes up. It knows it must out run the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn’t matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle. When the sun comes up, you’d better be running!

  4. Phasing Out Low-skill Jobs

  5. “About 60% of applicants are poorly prepared for a typical entry-level job because they simply lack the necessary basic education skills required in today’s labor market.” 25 Applicants – 15 Do Not Qualify 10 Qualify Prepared Applicants Get the Jobs SOURCE: 2005 Skills Gap Report – Deloitte, 2005

  6. Hours an Average American Student Spends in School

  7. Typical Japanese Student School Day/Week • Two-hour home study time Sun.–Thurs. • School year of 225 days vs. our 180 PLUS

  8. Prepare Now! For Life-long Learning • Keep up to date in current job/vocation • Retrain for newly created jobs • Have flexibility to switch careers WHY? Life-span Analysis High school is the most critical period in your life 0–14 14–18 22–70 70–90 HIGHSCHOOL WORKING LIFEOF 48 YEARS

  9. Business & Industry Need… • Solid academic preparation • Good communication skills (verbal and written) • Sound science and math foundation • Ability to think critically and make decisions • Computer-literacy • Team-orientedemployees

  10. New Hampshire Scholar

  11. Your High School Transcript • It is your scorecard. • It is how colleges/employers evaluate you. • It is the official record of:- student efforts/grades- attendance- accomplishments- extra-curricular activities

  12. 4-YearCollege Workforce (Civilian & Military) Community or Technical College New Hampshire Scholars Have More Options in Their Chosen Career Pathway

  13. IMAGINE your job $27,000/year $2,250/month Tom Mortensen, Postsecondary Opportunity, No. 89, November 1999

  14. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Federal Income Tax (15%)$300

  15. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%)$243

  16. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1492 Medical/Dental Insurance$215

  17. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Housing(Rent: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom)$400

  18. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Food 300 792 Food$300

  19. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 105 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Car Payments $300

  20. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Car Insurance 100 392 Car Insurance $100

  21. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Car Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Gas, Oil, etc. $60

  22. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Car Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307 Telephone $25

  23. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Car Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307 Utilities 100 207 Utilities $100

  24. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Car Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307 Utilities 100 207 Clothing 50 157 Clothing $50

  25. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307 Utilities 100 207 Clothing 50 157 Entertainment 50 107 Entertainment $50

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  28. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Car Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307 Utilities 100 207 Clothing 50 157 Entertainment 50 107 Savings 50 57 Medical Expenses 25 32 Furniture, TV, Appliances 15 17 Furniture, TV, Appliances $15

  29. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Car Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307 Utilities 100 207 Clothing 50 157 Entertainment 50 107 Savings 50 57 Medical Expenses 25 32 Furniture, TV, Appliances 15 17 Miscellaneous 17 0 Miscellaneous $17

  30. AmountLeft Item Payment Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307 Utilities 100 207 Clothing 50 157 Entertainment 50 107 Savings 50 57 Medical Expenses 25 32 Furniture, TV, Appliances 15 17 Miscellaneous 17 0

  31. SkilledLabor $12.98 x 40 hrs/wk $519.23 x 52 wks/yr $27,000.00 year Minimum Wage vs. Skilled Job Unskilled Labor $6.50 x 40 hrs/wk $260.00 x 52 wks/yr $13,520.00 year You choose!

  32. New Hampshire Scholars Core Course of Study

  33. World-Class Jobs for New Hampshire Scholars Starting Salaries with 2-year Associate’s or Certificate Degree Office Manager $38,000 Industrial Engineering $53, 500 Paralegal $45,820 SOURCE: US Bureau of Labor Statistics and US Census Bureau, 2005

  34. World-Class Jobs for New Hampshire Scholars Starting Salaries with a Bachelor’s Degree Architect $58,000 Electrical Engineer $54,209 Business Administration $53,928 SOURCE: National Association of Colleges and Employers, 2005

  35. Money for College Any student seeking need-based or government aid of any kind must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) every year to remain eligible for Federal aid. More info at www.studentaid.ed.gov The U.S. Department of Education’s Federal student aid programs are the largest source of student aid in America. These programs provide more than $80 billion a year in grants, loans, and work-study assistance.

  36. Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG) Students who are Pell-eligible U.S. Citizens enrolled full-time and have participated in a rigorous high school course of study, like the New Hampshire Scholars Core Course of Study, may qualify for: • Up to $750 for first year college students • Up to $1,300 for second year college students Check “State Scholar Graduate” on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to verify eligibility

  37. The next four years are the best chance you have to determine your future. No matter what your past performance was, you have a brand new opportunity to become a better student and succeed in life! Make becoming a New Hampshire Scholar part of preparing for your Career Pathway!

  38. It’s YOUR Choice... Don’t Ever Give Up!

  39. Become a Scholar today… Become a Success tomorrow! For more information about the New Hampshire Scholars Program please contact your school counselor or: Scott Power, State Director New Hampshire Scholars Program 3 Barrell Court, Suite 100 Concord, NH 03301 603.225.4199 x300 spower@nhcuc.org www.NHscholars.org

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