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Texas Scholars: High School and Beyond

Great Expectations, Great Rewards

Presentation to Middle School Students2011-2012 School Year

Hello…Hello…

When I was your age I…

I am here today because…

My expectations of you

today are…

Here are some of the things I hope to cover today….

• Think about your future…. The next 25 years…• What courses do you need to take in high school

and why?• How does SBISD support you in your effort to be

prepared for the future?• Think about some of the careers available• What websites are available to help you

navigate your future?

Did you know?Did you know?

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.

Evolving TechnologyEvolving Technology

1973 – 1st cell phone

Weight: 1 lb, 14

oz.

Today’s cell phone: weight < 3 oz.Features may include email, Web browsing, camera, DVD quality recorder, speakerphone, etc.

Today’s laptops, iPads, iPods and iPhones: thousands of times more memory than yesterday’s computers and a multitude of customizable apps

1964 IBM Mainframe: 8 MB Memory

Can you believe it? Can you believe it?

25 years ago we didn’t have . . . DVDs Digital cameras GPS PDA’s Self-checkout lanes Satellite TV E-mail High definition TV

. . . What will the next 25 years bring?

The next 25 years?The next 25 years?

Low skill jobs = Eliminated

Store cashiers Self checkout

Receptionists Voicemail systems

Bank tellers ATM machines

Toll takers EZ tags

You will need to know more

Most jobs will require some form of education or training beyond high school.

What will this mean for you?What will this mean for you?

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

0 - 140 - 140 - 140 - 14 70 – 90+ 70 – 90+ 70 – 90+ 70 – 90+

Start preparing now. . .

HIGHSCHOOL

14 - 1814 - 1814 - 1814 - 18

WORKING LIFEOF ± 48 YEARS

22 - 7022 - 70 22 - 7022 - 70

Are you preparing for life?Are you preparing for life?

18 - 2218 - 2218 - 2218 - 22

? RETIREMENTEARLY YEARS

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 Communication, fine arts, and PE classes

or equivalent

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:

Why More Math & Science?Why More Math & Science?

Think of your skills and knowledge as the tools in your "tool box" (your brain)

• Skills like reading, writing, and basic math are the basic tools in everyone's tool box.

The higher level courses in Math and Science "expand" your brain

Think of them as the "Power Tools" in a much bigger tool box

They improve your ability to think your way through a problem and develop innovative solutions

Why Advanced Math & Science?Why Advanced Math & Science?

Maximize your opportunties to Maximize your opportunties to Succeed in LifeSucceed in Life

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

Spring Branch T-2-4

T- Technical or Military Service

2 –year degree

4-year degree

Texas Scholars: High School and Texas Scholars: High School and BeyondBeyond and Spring Branch T-2-4 is all and Spring Branch T-2-4 is all

about successful completion of some form about successful completion of some form of higher educaof higher educationtion

World of Work

Military Service

2-Year Programi.e. Associate’s Degree

College – 4 Year Degree

HighSchool

orTechnical Certification

Think About It…Think About It…

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Imagine . . . $28,000 Annual Imagine . . . $28,000 Annual SalarySalary

$2,333 monthly budget$2,333 monthly budgetItemItem Payment Amount left

Federal Income Tax (10%) $233 $2,100Social Security & Medicare Tax (5.65%) 119 1,981Medical/dental insurance + out-of-pocket 170 1,811Housing (Rent – ½ of 2 BR, Unfurn) 552 1,259Food 360 899Car Payments 300 599Car Insurance 190 409Gas, Oil, etc. 70 339Telephone 48 291Utilities 105 186Clothing 40 146Entertainment 30 116Personal Items 25 91Furniture, TV, appliances 50 41Savings 25 16Miscellaneous 16 0

$7.25 x 40 hrs/wk

$290.00 x 52 wks/yr

$15,080

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

Starting salaries with Technical Certificates and Starting salaries with Technical Certificates and

2-year Associate Degrees2-year Associate Degrees

Source: Texas Workforce Commission—Wage Information Network, Entry Wage, Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown MSA, Jan 2011

Licensed Vocational Nurse $35,485

Accounting Clerk $22,911

Radiologic Technologist $40,741

Electrician $31,020

Physical Therapy Assistant $40,388

Chemical Technician $39,205

CAD Drafter $35,020

Electronic Technician $24,070

Forensic Science Technician $36,811

World-Class Jobs for Texas ScholarsWorld-Class Jobs for Texas Scholars

Starting salaries with 4-year college Starting salaries with 4-year college

degreesdegrees

Source: Texas Workforce Commission—Wage Information Network, Entry Wage for Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown MSA, Jan 2011

Chemical Engineer $73,275

Wildlife biologist $28,652

Registered Nurse $53,933

Accountant $41,954

Network Administrator $49,979

Teacher-public school $44,976

Physician’s Assistant $53,196

Statisticians $34,850

Computer programmer $48,573

Jobs Requiring Degrees in ScienceJobs Requiring Degrees in Science

ChemistEvaluates the chemical and physical properties of various organic and inorganic substances

in order to investigate their applications to medicine and other industries.

Entry Level Median Salary $46,335

Education: Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of experience in the field

Experienced Level Median Salary $94,399

Education: Bachelor's degree in area of specialty and at least 8 years of experience

Source: http://www.collegegrad.com/salaries/salaries.shtml

Petroleum Geologist Studies and examines variations in rock formations and mineral samples to identify new gas

and oil deposits. Analyzes the integrity of wells to determine feasibility of drilling. Estimates

depth, quality and vastness of deposits.

Entry Level Median Salary $79,124

Education: Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of experience in the field

Experienced Level Median Salary $156,262

Education: Bachelor's degree in area of specialty and at least 8 years of experience

Jobs Requiring Degrees in ScienceJobs Requiring Degrees in Science

Petroleum Drilling Engineer Responsible for the design and implementation of oil and gas wells. Performs design

evaluations and recommends alterations to improve safety, costs, and efficiency.

Entry Level Median Salary $77,302

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering & 0-2 years experience

Experienced Level Median Salary $143,336

Education: Bachelor's degree in area of specialty and at least 8 years of experience

Source: http://www.collegegrad.com/salaries/salaries.shtml

Petroleum Reservoir Engineer Responsible for identifying oil and gas reserves and developing strategies to maximize

recovery. Designs and tests new wells and monitors and predicts performance.

Entry Level Median Salary $72,436

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering & 0-2 years experience

Experienced Level Median Salary $138,129

Education: Bachelor's degree in area of specialty and at least 8 years of experience

Website resources – college entrance

http://collegeforalltexans.com/

http://youcango.ca/ www.knowhow2go.com

Career Planning Resources

www.careercruising.com

www.ownyourownfuture.com

http://www.texascaresonline.com http://www.mymajors.com

www.ownyourownfuture.com

Career Planning Resources

www.aie.org

http://www.onetcenter.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.

Will my degree be worth the Will my degree be worth the effort and expense?effort and expense?

What is the alternative?

4 year college graduates out-earn high

school graduates by about $20,000 per

year.

The unemployment rate for college

graduates age 25 and under around 9%

The unemployment rate for high school

graduates jumped from 12% to 22.5%

From the Economic Policy Institute Study

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 . . .

Make the most of your education High School and Beyond

What will the next 25 years bring?

Graduate ready for Life!Graduate ready for Life!