EAGLE SCHOLARS: High School and Beyond

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EAGLE SCHOLARS High School and Beyond
Your Passport to Success
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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

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Prepare Now for Life!

• High school is the most critical period in your
  life!

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HIGHSCHOOL
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
For Lifelong Learning
Prepare Now!
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Phasing Out Low-Skill Jobs
Did you know?
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Job Skill Level Changes
1950 2006
Unskilled 15
Skilled 15
Professional 20
Unskilled 60
Skilled 65
Skilled 65
Professional 25
Skilled 20
1950
2006
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
associates degree) Source Bureau of
Labor Statistics
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Minimum Wage vs. Skilled Job You Choose!
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24,000 per Year
Lets do the math and work it out together
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24,000 Annual Salary(2,000 Monthly Budget)
Amount Remaining
Federal Income Tax (10) 200 1,800 Social
Security Tax (7.65) 153 1,647 Medical/dental
insurance out-of-pocket
125 1,522 Housing (Rent - 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)
450 1,072 Food 300 772 Car
Payments 300 472 Car Insurance 125 347 Gas, Oil,
etc. 65 282 Telephone 30 252 Utilities 65 187 Clot
hing 50 137 Entertainment 50 87 Personal
Items 25 62 Furniture, TV, appliances 50 12 Miscel
laneous 12 0
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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-oriented employees

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How do you acquire theskills employers want?

• Build your communication, math, and computer
  skills through the courses that are part of the
  Eagle Scholars Program
• Build your interpersonal skills by becoming
  active in your school
• - Join clubs and organizations
• - Become a student council representative
• - Take leadership roles
• - Join an athletics team
• - Take courses like band, choir, drama/theater
  arts, JROTC, or journalism

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Think about it

• What do you want to do after high school?
• What if that does not work out?
• Do you have a plan B? Plan C?
• I am here to help you develop a plan, not to
  tell you what you should do with your life.

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The Eagle Scholars Program is all about options.
World of Work
Military Service
High School
Two-Year Program (i.e. associates degree)
College
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Option 1 World of Work

• Retail Sales
• Receptionist
• Bill/Account Collector
• Medical/Dental Assistant
• Social/Human Service Assistant
• Cashier
• General Office Clerk

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Option 1 World of Work
18,500 25,760
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Option 2 Military Service

• Army
• Navy
• Air Force
• Marines
• Coast Guard
• National Guard
• Merchant Marine

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Option 2 Military Service

• EnlistAfter high-school graduation
• Officer Candidate SchoolPostgraduate
• Reserve Officer Training Candidate
  (ROTC)Available with or without college
  scholarships
• Military AcademiesAwarded to those with rigorous
  high-school course work (appointments)

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Option 2 Military Service

• Marine Science
• Liberal Arts
• Science
• Business
• Engineering
• Pilot Certification
• Information Technology
• Communication

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Option 3 2-Year Program

• What is a two-year program?
• A two-year program is a junior or community
  college degree or certificate program. Only
  degree programs qualify for transfer to a
  four-year institution.
• What can I expect if I earn a two-year degree or
  certificate?

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Option 3 2-Year Program

• Computer Support Specialist
• Medical Record and Health Information Technician
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Dental Hygienist
• Legal Secretary

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Option 3 2-Year Program
25,760 36,660
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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 bachelors degree.
• A four-year university also offers masters
  degree and doctoral degree programs
• What can I expect if I earn a four-year degree?

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Option 4 4-Year University

• Network Analyst
• Database Administrator
• Teacher
• Engineer
• Financial Manager
• General Manager
• Accountant

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Option 4 4-Year University
36,660 plus
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Summing it up . . .
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Jobs of the Future?

• Texas Industry Cluster Initiative
• Advanced Technologies Manufacturing
• Aerospace and Defense
• Biotechnology and Life Sciences
• Information Computer Technology
• Petroleum Refining Chemical Products
• Energy

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

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Because they took tougher courses,recommended
graduates and above scored1.6 points higher on
the 2006 ACT in Texas.
Source ACT, 2006
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Education and Career Planning Tools http//tbecach
ievetexas.org/
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http//www.cdr.state.tx.us/realitycheck/
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http//www.collegefortexans.com/default2.cfm
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9th Grade Roadmap For Success

• Begin career and college exploration
• Take PSAT
• Take 9th Grade TAKS
• Create or Update Personal Portfolio in Bridges

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10th Grade Roadmap For Success

• Continue career and college exploration
• Take PSAT Again
• Take 10th Grade TAKS
• Score 2200 or higher in reading and math
• Pass science and social studies
• Score 3 or higher in writing
• Get AHS Letter Jacket / Eagle Scholars Patch

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11th Grade Roadmap For Success

• Continue career and college exploration
• Including college campus visits
• Take PSAT
• Take SAT / ACT in Spring
• Take 10th Grade TAKS
• Score 2200 or higher in reading and math
• Pass science and social studies
• Score 3 or higher in writing

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12th Grade Roadmap For Success

• Finish AHS Recommended Plan of coursework
• Take SAT / ACT
• Complete College Application Checklist
• Get Eagle Scholars Notation On Transcript and
  Graduation Program

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Be an Eagle Scholar
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Eagle Scholars High School and Beyond was
created by the Texas Business and Education
Coalition, (TBEC)

• Special thanks are given to
• the following organizations for contributing to
  this presentation
• Greater Houston Partnership
• Alief Independent School District
• Houston Independent School District