TEXAS SCHOLARS: High School and Beyond

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TEXAS 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 45
Professional 20
Unskilled 60
Skilled 65
Skilled 65
Professional 20
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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28,000 per Year
Lets do the math and work it out together
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28,000 Annual Salary(2,333 Monthly Budget)
Amount Remaining
Federal Income Tax (10) 233 2,100 Social
Security Tax (7.65) 153 1,947 Medical/dental
insurance out-of-pocket
125 1,822 Housing (Rent - 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)
450 1,372 Food 300 1,072 Car
Payments 400 672 Car Insurance 125 547 Gas, Oil,
etc. 100 447 Telephone 50 397 Utilities 165 232 Cl
othing 69 163 Entertainment 50 113 Personal
Items 35 78 Furniture, TV, appliances 60 18 Miscel
laneous 18 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
  Texas 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 Texas Scholars High School and Beyond
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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Texas Scholars High School and Beyond

• Im going to work after high school, so for me
  it doesnt matter.
• O.K. So, if I graduate in the Texas Scholars
  Program, what do I get?

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What can I do right now?

• Stay on the Recommended or Distinguished
  Achievement Plans.
• Develop a plan.- If you do not know where you
  are going, you will not get to where you want to
  be.
• Take the PSAT to help prepare you for college and
  the job market.
• Take Advanced Placement courses.

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What can I do right now?

• Develop list of college interests
• Write or e-mail colleges for information
• Apply for scholarships (www.fastweb.com)
• Attend college night
• Visit as many colleges as possible
  in person or on the Web
• Consider taking dual credit courses
  later in high school

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What will you need in order to graduate as a
Texas Scholar?

• Complete the RHSP or DAP.
• Complete two courses eligible for college credit.
• Develop and follow a plan for high
  school and life beyond.

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Be a Texas Scholar