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

College Ready,

Work Ready,

Ready for Life.

“Follow The Child”

NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOLARSSCHOLARS

Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative

Global Competition

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


A Parable: Survival of the FittestA 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.

It doesn’t matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle. When the sun comes up, you’d better be running!

Every morning, a lion wakes up. It knows it must out run the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death.


Phasing Out Low-skill JobsPhasing Out Low-skill Jobs


Prepared Applicants Get the JobsPrepared Applicants Get the Jobs

“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

25 Applicants

– 15 Do Not

Qualify

10 Qualify

SOURCE: 2005 Skills Gap Report – Deloitte, 2005


Hours an Average American Student Hours an Average American Student Spends in SchoolSpends in School

Mon.Mon. Tues.Tues. Wed.Wed. Thur.Thur. Fri.Fri. Sat.Sat. Sun.Sun.

8:008:00

9:009:00

10:0010:00

11:0011:00

12:0012:00

1:001:00

2:002:00

3:003:00

4:004:00

5:005:00


Typical Japanese Student Typical Japanese Student School Day/WeekSchool Day/Week

Mon.Mon. Tues.Tues. Wed.Wed. Thur.Thur. Fri.Fri. Sat.Sat. Sun.Sun.

8:008:00

9:009:00

10:0010:00

11:0011:00

12:0012:00

1:001:00

2:002:00

3:003:00

4:004:00

5:005:00 • Two-hour home study time Sun.–Thurs.• School year of 225 days vs. our 180PLUS


WORKING LIFEOF 48 YEARS

HIGHSCHOOL

WHY?• Keep up to date in current job/vocation• Retrain for newly created jobs• Have flexibility to switch careers

Life-span AnalysisLife-span Analysis

High school is the most critical period in your life

Prepare Now! For Life-long Learning

0–140–14 14–1814–18 22–7022–70 70–9070–90


Business & Industry Need…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-oriented employees


New Hampshire Scholar


Your High School TranscriptYour 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


4-YearCollege4-YearCollege

Workforce(Civilian & Military)

Workforce(Civilian & Military)

Community or Technical

College

Community or Technical

College

A Sample Scholars Course of StudyA Sample Scholars Course of Study

99thth 1010thth 1111thth 12th12th

English IEnglish I English IIEnglish II English IIIEnglish III English IVEnglish IV

Algebra IAlgebra I GeometryGeometry Algebra IIAlgebra II

Physical SciencePhysical Science BiologyBiology ChemistryChemistry PhysicsPhysics

World HistoryWorld History Economics/ Economics/ Govt.Govt. U.S. HistoryU.S. History World World

GeographyGeography

2 years of the same Foreign Language2 years of the same Foreign Language

New Hampshire Scholars Have More Options in New Hampshire Scholars Have More Options in Their Chosen Career PathwayTheir Chosen Career Pathway


$27,000/year$2,250/month

IMAGINE your jobIMAGINE your job

Tom Mortensen, Postsecondary Opportunity, No. 89, November 1999


Federal Income Tax (15%)$300

Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950

PaymentPaymentItemItem AmountLeft

AmountLeft


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

Social Security/Medicare (10.8%)$243


AmountLeft


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


AmountLeft

Medical/Dental Insurance$215


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

Housing(Rent: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom)

$400


AmountLeft


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

Food$300


AmountLeft


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

Car Payments $300


AmountLeft


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

Car Insurance $100


AmountLeft


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

Gas, Oil, etc. $60


AmountLeft


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

Telephone $25


AmountLeft


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

Utilities $100


AmountLeft


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

Clothing $50


AmountLeft


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

Entertainment $50


AmountLeft


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

Savings $50


AmountLeft


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

Medical Expenses $25


AmountLeft


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

Furniture, TV, Appliances $15


AmountLeft


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

Miscellaneous $17


AmountLeft


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


AmountLeft


Minimum Wage vs. Skilled JobMinimum Wage vs. Skilled Job

$6.50

x 40 hrs/wk

$260.00

x 52 wks/yr

$13,520.00 year

$6.50

x 40 hrs/wk

$260.00

x 52 wks/yr

$13,520.00 year

Unskilled Labor

Unskilled Labor

$12.98

x 40 hrs/wk

$519.23

x 52 wks/yr

$27,000.00 year

$12.98

x 40 hrs/wk

$519.23

x 52 wks/yr

$27,000.00 year

SkilledLabor

SkilledLabor

You choose!You choose!


New Hampshire Scholars New Hampshire Scholars Core Course of StudyCore Course of Study

A Sample Scholars Course of StudyA Sample Scholars Course of Study

99thth 1010thth 1111thth 12th12th

English IEnglish I English IIEnglish II English IIIEnglish III English IVEnglish IV

Algebra IAlgebra I GeometryGeometry Algebra IIAlgebra II

Physical SciencePhysical Science BiologyBiology ChemistryChemistry PhysicsPhysics

World HistoryWorld History Economics/Govt. Economics/Govt. U.S. HistoryU.S. History World World GeographyGeography

2 years of the same Foreign Language2 years of the same Foreign Language


World-Class Jobs for World-Class Jobs for New Hampshire ScholarsNew 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


World-Class Jobs for World-Class Jobs for New Hampshire ScholarsNew 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


Money for College

More info at www.studentaid.ed.gov

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.

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.


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


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!


It’s YOUR Choice...It’s YOUR Choice...

Don’t Ever Give Up!Don’t Ever Give Up!


Become aBecome a Scholar Scholar today…today…Become a Become a Success Success tomorrow!tomorrow!

For more information about the New Hampshire Scholars Program

please contact your school counselor or:

Scott Power, State DirectorNew Hampshire Scholars Program

3 Barrell Court, Suite 100Concord, NH 03301

603.225.4199 x300 [email protected] www.NHscholars.org

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