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Texas Scholars: High School and BeyondTexas Scholars: High School and Beyond
Great Great Expectations, Expectations, Great RewardsGreat RewardsPresentation to Middle School Students
Hello…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…
Why?• Keep up to date in current job/vocation• Retrain for newly created jobs• Have flexibility to switch careers
High school will be the most critical period in your life!
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Prepare Now!
HIGHSCHOOL
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For Lifelong Learning
WORKING LIFEOF 48 YEARS
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Prepare Now for Life!Prepare Now for Life!
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WHAT ARE YOU GOING
TO DO?
Our Changing WorldOur 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:
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.
Did you know?
Evolving TechnologyEvolving Technology
1973 - First cell phoneWeight: 1 lb, 14 oz.
1964 IBM Mainframe8MB Memory
Today’s laptops and iPods: Thousands of times more memory than the original computers
Today’s cell phone:Weight < 3 oz.
The Last 25 YearsThe Last 25 Years
A few of our technological advances . . . DVDs 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?
The next 25 years?The next 25 years?
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.
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.
What will this mean for you?What will this mean for you?
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, fine arts, and computer classes
What will you need in high school?What will you need in high school?
Research shows that a specific set of courses will help ensure that you have the greatest chance of success after high school:
Become a Texas ScholarBecome a Texas Scholar
Complete either the Recommended High School Program (RHSP) or Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP)
Complete at least 2 courses eligible for college credit while in high school
The The Texas Scholars: High School and BeyondTexas Scholars: High School and Beyond Program is all about optionsProgram is all about options
World of Work
Military Service
2-Year Program (i.e. Associate’s Degree)
College
HighSchool
Think About It…Think About It…
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Imagine . . . $28,000 Annual SalaryImagine . . . $28,000 Annual Salary $2,333 monthly budget$2,333 monthly budget
ItemItem Payment Amount left
Federal Income Tax (10%) $233 $2,100Social Security Tax (7.65%) 178 1,922Medical/dental insurance + out-of-pocket 150 1,772Housing (Rent - 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 600 1,172Food 330 842Car Payments 300 542Car Insurance 167 375Gas, Oil, etc. 70 305Telephone 30 275Utilities 105 170Clothing 30 140Entertainment 30 110Personal Items 25 85Furniture, TV, appliances 50 35Savings 25 10Miscellaneous 10 0
$6.55 x 40 hrs/wk
$262.00 x 52 wks/yr
$13,624
Unskilled Labor
$13.50 x 40 hrs/wk
$540.00 x 52 wks/yr
$28,080
Skilled Labor
Minimum Wage vs. Skilled Job Minimum Wage vs. Skilled Job You Choose!You Choose!
World-Class Jobs for Texas ScholarsWorld-Class Jobs for Texas Scholars
Licensed Vocational Nurse
$31,544
Accounting Clerk
$29,323
Radiologic Technologist
$37,913
Electrician
$29,037
Physical Therapy Assistant
$32,928
Chemical Technician
$37,758
CAD Drafter
$40,000
Electronic Technician $39,273Forensic Science Tech
$33,848
Starting salaries with Certificates and 2-year Associate DegreesStarting salaries with Certificates and 2-year Associate Degrees
Update per Texas Workforce Commission—Wage Information Network, Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown MSA
World-Class Jobs for Texas ScholarsWorld-Class Jobs for Texas Scholars
Starting salaries with 4-year college degreesStarting salaries with 4-year college degrees
Chemical Engineer
$62,124
Financial manager
$48,150
Registered Nurse
$47,706
Accountant
$38,757
Network Administrator $36,200
Teacher-Houston area $38,815
Physician’s Assistant $56,404
Statisticians
$50,025
Computer Software Engineer $47,868
Update per Texas Workforce Commission—Wage Information Network, Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown MSA
Career Planning ResourcesCareer Planning Resources
www.tbecachievetexas.org
Begin Thinking About Your Begin Thinking About Your Future Now!Future Now!
www.tbecachievetexas.org
College is AffordableCollege is Affordable
Scholarships and Grants Loans Work-study programs Tax credits Completion of the Recommended High
School Program is CRITICAL to your being eligible for financial aid.
Prepare Now . . .Prepare Now . . .
By making choices
that will give you
good options
later on in your life!
. . .For An Exciting Future. . .For An Exciting Future
Technological advances will mean exciting new opportunities for those who are prepared.
Competition will be fierce—so strive to do your best . . .
Look to Texas Scholars – High School and Beyond
What will the next 25 years bring?
Graduate as a Texas ScholarGraduate as a Texas Scholar