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Eagle Scholars: High School and Beyond

Eagle Scholars: High School and Beyond. Great Expectations, Great Rewards. Hello. When I was your age I… Professionally I am… My educational background is… I am here today because … My expectations of you today are… This presentation will last…. Prepare Now for Life!.

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Eagle Scholars: High School and Beyond

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  1. Eagle Scholars: High School and Beyond Great Expectations, Great Rewards

  2. Hello . . . • When I was your age I… • Professionally I am… • My educational background is… • I am here today because … • My expectations of you today are… • This presentation will last…

  3. Prepare Now for Life! High school will be the most critical period in your life! 0-1414-1818-22 22-70 HIGH WHAT ARE WORKING LIFE SCHOOL YOU GOING OF 48 YEARS TO DO? Prepare Now! For Lifelong Learning WHY? *Keep up to date in current job/career * Retrain for newly created jobs * Have flexibility to switch careers

  4. Our Changing World In the Next 6 Minutes: * 60 babies will be born in the U. S. * 244 babies will be born in China * 351 babies will be born in India Knowledge is increasing at incredibly rapid rates: Did You Know? *1 week’s worth of the New York Times contains more information than an average person in the 18th century would have encountered in a lifetime. *The amount of technical information doubles every 2 years China will soon become the #1 English speaking country in the world.

  5. Evolving Technology 1964 IBM Mainframe 8MB Memory 1973-First cell phone Weight: 1 lb, 14 oz. Today’s cell phone: Weight < 3 oz. Today’s laptops and iPods: Thousands of times more memory than the original computers

  6. The Last 25 Years(1983 – 2008) • A few of our technological advances . . . • DVD’s • Digital Cameras • Automotive navigation systems utilizing GPS • technology • PDA’s • Grocery store self-checkout lanes • Satellite TV • E-mail • World Wide Web • . . . What will the next 25 years bring?

  7. The Next 25 Years?(2009 – 2034) Low skill jobs will continue to be eliminated. Today we see: *Grocery store checkers replaced by self-checkouts *Receptionists replaced by voicemail systems *Bank tellers replaced by ATM machines *Toll takers replaced by EZ tags At the same time, technological advances create more jobs requiring higher skill levels.

  8. Job Skill Level Changes Job Skill Level Changes 1950 – 2006 1950 – 2007 Unskilled 15% Skilled 20% Professional 20% Unskilled 60% Skilled 65% Skilled 65% Professional 20% Skilled 20% 1950 2007 Unskilled - requiring no high-school diploma or a diploma with minimum skills Skilled - requiring 1 to 2 years of education beyond high school (certification program or an associate’s degree) Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Unskilled - requiring no high-school diploma or a diploma with minimum skills Skilled - requiring 1 to 2 years of education beyond high school (certification program or an associate’sdegree) Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 8

  9. What Will This Mean For You? • You will need to know more — no matter what you plan to do beyond high school. • Most of the jobs available when you are ready to enter the workplace will require some form of education or training beyond high school.

  10. What Are Employers Looking For? • Solid academic preparation • Sound science and math foundation • Computer literacy • Good communication skills (oral and written) • Ability to think critically and to make decisions • Team-orientedemployees

  11. What Will You Need in High School? • Research shows that a specific set of high school courses will help ensure that you have the greatest chance of success after graduation: • 4 years of English Language Arts • 2 years of a Foreign Language • 4 years of Social Studies • 4 years of Math • 4 years of Science • Speech, Health, PE, Fine Arts, • and Computer Classes

  12. Become an Eagle Scholar • Complete the Recommended High School Program (RHSP) or the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) or the International Baccalaureate High School Program (IBHSP) – refer to the 2009-10 Academic Planning Guide • Achieve a College Ready standard on the Reading/English Language Arts and Mathematics TAKS test • -score 2200 or higher on Reading/ELA • -score 2200 or higher on Math • -score a 3 or higher on your Essay • Achieve the State Passing Standard on the Science & Social Studies TAKS test • Develop and carry out an Individual Plan for your high school years and transition to college, the workplace, the military, or some other endeavor of your choosing • Complete and submit a College Application • Take a College Entrance Exam (SAT or ACT)

  13. The Eagle Scholars: High School and Beyond Program is all about options World of Work Military Service High School 2-Year Program (i.e. Associate’s Degree) 4-Year College (i.e. Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Professional Degree)

  14. Think About It… $$

  15. Imagine . . . $28,000 Annual Salary $2,333 monthly budget Item Payment Amount left Federal Income Tax (10%) $233 $2,100 Social Security Tax (7.65%) 178 1,922 Medical/dental insurance + out-of-pocket 150 1,772 Housing (Rent - 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 600 1,172 Food 330 842 Car Payments 300 542 Car Insurance 167 375 Gas, Oil, etc. 70 305 Telephone 30 275 Utilities 105 170 Clothing 30 140 Entertainment 30 110 Personal Items 25 85 Furniture, TV, appliances 50 35 Savings 25 10 Miscellaneous 10 0

  16. Minimum Wage vs. Skilled Job You Choose! • Unskilled • Labor Skilled Labor $6.55 x 40 hrs/wk $262.00 x 52 wks/yr $13,624 $13.50 x 40 hrs/wk $540.00 x 52 wks/yr $28,080

  17. Begin Thinking About Your Future www.achievetexas.org

  18. Option 1: World of Work • Retail Sales • Receptionist • Bill/Account Collector • Medical/Dental Assistant • Social/Human Service Assistant • Cashier • General Office Clerk • $18,500 - $25,760 18

  19. So, you want to be a star…? 1.5 – 3 percent of students succeed as a professional performer or athlete.

  20. Option 2: Military Service • Army • Navy • Air Force • Marines • Coast Guard • National Guard • Merchant Marine 20

  21. Option 3: 1 – 2 Year Program • What is a one to two year program? • A one to two year program is a community, junior or technical/career college degree or certification program. (Only degree programs qualify for transfer to a four-year institution.) • $25,760 - $36,660 21

  22. World-Class Jobs for Eagle Scholars Starting Salaries with Certificates and/or 2-year Associate Degrees • Licensed Vocational Nurse $41,494 • Accounting Clerk $19,933 • Radiologic Technologist $33,881 • Electrician $26,108 • Physical Therapy Assistant $32,928 • Chemical Technician $33,208 • CAD Drafter $35,983 • Electronic Technician $35,161 • Forensic Science Tech $28,313 Source: Texas Workforce Commission—Wage Information Network, Texas Statewide Entry Wage 22

  23. Option 4: 4 Year University • What is a four-year program? • A four-year program is a college or university program that results in a bachelor’s degree. • A four-year university also offers master’s degree and doctoral degree programs • What can I expect if I earn a four-year degree? • $36,600 plus 23

  24. World-Class Jobs for Eagle Scholars Starting Salaries with 4-year College Degrees • Chemical Engineer $50,060 • Wildlife Biologist $41,400 • Registered Nurse $47,710 • Accountant $42,233 • Network Administrator $48,520 • Teacher-Allen ISD $44,500 • Physician’s Assistant $64,770 • Statisticians $52,490 • Computer Software Engineer $67,620 • (Systems Software) Source: Texas Workforce Commission—Wage Information Network, Texas Statewide Entry Wage; US Dept of Labor; US Census Bureau 24

  25. 2–4 Year College: Are You Ready? • 63 percent of freshman are placed in remedial and developmental classes – • 6 out of 10 students! • Remedial classes do not count towards your college graduation requirements. • Remedial classes do cost money.

  26. No Matter What Your Choice: Funds are Available • Scholarships and Grants • Loans • Work-study programs • Tax credits • Completion of the Recommended High School Programor higher is CRITICAL to your being eligible for financial aid.

  27. Start Now . . . Make choices that will give you good options later on in your life!

  28. . . .For An Exciting Future What will the next 25 years bring? • Technological advances will mean exciting new opportunities for those who are prepared. • Competition will be fierce—so strive to do your best . . . • The Eagle Scholars – High School and Beyond Program will guide your academics.

  29. Graduate as an Eagle Scholar Class of 2013

  30. Eagle Scholars: High School and Beyond was created by the Texas Business and Education Coalition, (TBEC) • Special thanks are given to • the following for contributing to this presentation: • Houston ISD • Foundation for Allen Schools • Allen High School College and Career Center • Allen Community Volunteer Presenters 30

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