TEXAS SCHOLARS
High School and Beyond
About Me
When I was your age…
I am here today because…
My expectations of you today are…
Our ChAnGiNg World
Some Fun Facts
In the next 6 minutes, 60 babies will be born in the U.S
Average annual earnings of workers age 18 and older with… $83,144 - an advanced degree
$58,613 - a bachelor’s degrees
$31,283 - a high school diploma
$21,023 - without a high school diploma
1.5 – 3% of students SUCCEED as a professional athlete or performer
Evolving Technology
THEN
1973 – First Cell phone
Weight: 1 lb, 14 oz.
1964 – IBM Computer
8MB of Memory
NOW
2010 Cell Phone
Weight: less than 3 oz.
2010 Computer
Thousands of times more memory!
Can you believe it?
25 years ago they didn’t have…DVDs
Digital Cameras
GPS
PDA’s
Self checkout lanes
Satellite TV
High Definition TV
In Your Lifetime
Low skill jobs = eliminated
Grocery stores cashiers
Receptionists
Bank Tellers
Toll Tags
Self Checkout
Voicemail Systems
ATM Machines
EZ Tags
Unemployment Rate by Level of Education
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2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
10.0
12.0
14.0
16.0
18.0
No High School Diploma
High School Diploma
Some College College Degree+
2008 2009 Current
7Source: BLS , 25-years old +; Seasonally adjusted rates
How this applies to your life
Most of the jobs available when you are ready to enter the workplace WILL require some form of education or
training beyond high school.
Are you preparing for life?
Start preparing NOW!
* Keep up to date with current jobs/vocations
* Be flexible
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14-18
High School
18-22
What are you going
to do?
22-70
Working lifeAverage of 48 years
70-90
High School 101
Research shows that a specific set of courses will help ensure that you have the greatest chance of success after high school
4 years of English Language Arts
4 years of Social Studies
4 years of Math
4 years of Science
2 years of a Foreign Language
But why Math and Science?
We live in a world that depends on technology
Interested in medicine, engineering, laboratory analysis, or criminology?
Must have the ability to reason
Must be able to methodically solve problems
Math + Science = Developing useful skills
Math and Science Tool Box
OPTION # 1
Reading
Writing
+ Basic Math
Basic Tools
OPTION #2
Reading
Writing
Advanced Math
+ Advanced Science
Advanced Tools
What is a Texas Scholar?
Completing either the
Recommended High School Program (RHSP)
OR
Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP)
Complete at least
Two courses eligible for college credit while in High School
The Texas Scholars: High School and Beyond
Jobs and Salaries
Entry Level Bachelor’s DegreeAssociates DegreeMilitary Service
$18,300 - $25,400Retail, Office
Clerk, Medical/Dental
Assistant
Salary VariesNavy, Army, Air Force, Marines,
Coast Guard, National Guard
$27,900 - $38,000Computer Support,
Specialist, Dental Hygienist
$42,750 +Engineer, Teacher, Financial Manager,
Office Manager
A look at pay rate
Have you thought about what YOU want to do for a living?
What do you think it pays?
How much school does it require?
Will it be enough to pay the bills?
Minimum Wage vs. Skilled Job
Unskilled Labor
$7.25
x 40 hours/week
$290.00
x 52 weeks
$15,080
Skilled Labor
$13.50
x 40 hours/week
$540.00
x 52 weeks
$28,080
Let’s Pretend That…
You make $28,080 a year
$2,333 a month
$13.50 an hour
…Is that enough to pay your potential bills?
Let’s Begin…
ITEM PMT LEFT OVER
Federal Income Tax $233 $2,100
Social Security Tax (7.65%) $178 $1,922
Medical/Dental Insurance $150 $1,772
Housing $600 $1,172
…and you haven’t done anything fun yet!
ITEM PMT LEFT OVER
Telephone $50 $1,122
Utilities $100 $1,022
Furniture, TV, Appliance $75 $947
…and you STILL haven’t done anything fun!
ITEM PMT LEFT OVER
Car Payment $250 $697
Car Insurance $125 $572
Gas/Maintenance $70 $502
Food $300 $202
Not Much Left
ITEM PMT LEFT OVER
Retirement/Savings $50 $152
Clothing $50 $102
Entertainment $70 $32
…only $32.00 left over!!
Start Planning Now
What do you want to do after school?
What if that doesn’t work
Do you have a Plan B? Plan C?
I am here to HELP you develop a plan, not to tell you what to do
Being College Ready
63% of freshman are placed in the remedial and developmental classes…that’s 6 out of 10 students!
Remedial classes DO NOT count towards your college graduation requirements
Remedial classes DO cost money
Jobs of the Future
Biotechnology
& Life SciencesEnergy Petroleum
Refining &
Chemical
Products
Advanced
Technologies &
Manufacturing
Aerospace &
Defense
Information &
Computer
Technology
In Texas these industry clusters have been identified as key to the state’s
future success . . . And they offer challenging, high-paying jobs.
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 make good decisions
Team-oriented employees
Motivated/Strong Attitude
How you can begin preparing
Start thinking about career options that interest you
Plan to take Advanced Placement or Dual Credit courses in High School
Begin preparing to take the SAT and/or ACT tests for college admission
Research Community Colleges and Universities that fit YOUR career interests
Develop a list of schools that you would like to visit
Questions?
…Remember to stay motivated and push yourself to be the best you can be!
Thank you to our sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver SponsorsAtmos Energy
Fluor Corporation
JP Morgan Chase
Corporate SponsorsCoca Cola Enterprises Bottling Company of North Texas