Investing in the Future Implementation Overview New Mexico October 30, 2003 Business Community Overview Presenter Name | Title {state} Scholars Program.

Investing in the Future

Implementation Overview

New MexicoOctober 30, 2003

Business Community Overview

Presenter Name | Title{state} Scholars Program

70% of the 30 fastest-growing jobs will require an education beyond high school.

40% of all new jobs will require at least an associate’s degree.

Total college-level job openings between 1990-2008 will nearly equal to the number of college educated entrants to the workforce.

Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, The Outlook for College Graduates, 1998-2008, 2000, in Getting Ready Pays Off!

Jobs for the FutureJobs for the Future

“The academic intensity of the student’s high school curriculum still counts more than anything else…in providing momachelor’s toward completing a bdegree ff ffffffffffffffffff .”

C. Adelman, The Toolbox Revisited: Paths to Degree Completion from High School Through College. (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Education, 2006).

academic intensity

high school curriculumanything

momentum

bachelor’s degree

Preparing for the FuturePreparing for the Future

Why is State Scholars Important?Why is State Scholars Important?

High school students know they are not prepared for college or the workplace

According to a February 2005 survey conducted by Peter Hart Research Associates, 40 percent of graduates reported key gaps in their preparation. They noted that if they could do high school over again, they would work harder and take more challenging courses.

Peter D. Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies (Washington, D.C.: Achieve, Inc. February

2005)

Why is State Scholars Important?Why is State Scholars Important?

U. S. businesses know high school students are not prepared for college or the workplace

According to the Committee for Economic Development, only 31 percent of high school students complete the rigorous complement of courses recommended by the National Commission on Excellence in Education.

Source: “Cracks in the Education Pipeline: A Business Leader’s Guide to Higher Education Reform.”Committee for Economic Development, (May 2005).

Why is State Scholars Important?Why is State Scholars Important?

The research supports it:

Students who take a solid college preparatory curriculum are less likely to need remedial classes in college and are more likely to earn a degree.

Source: Adelman, C. The Toolbox Revisited: Paths to Degree Completion from High School Through College. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Education, 2006.

Motivating studentsMotivating students

Training business leaders to make presentations to 8th graders before they select their high school courses.

Business volunteers help students understand the career options and monetary benefits of taking rigorous courses (defined in the Scholars Core).

State Scholars programs provide academic support, incentives, and special recognition to SSI students. This ongoing support helps ensure student success in the more difficult courses.

What is New Hampshire Scholars?What is New Hampshire Scholars?

State Scholars Core Course of Study9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

English I English II English III English IV

Algebra I Geometry Algebra II

Biology Chemistry Physics

World History U.S. History U.S. Govt. Economics

2 years of the same Foreign Language

4-Year College4-Year College

Community or Technical CollegeCommunity or

Technical College

Workforce (Civilian & Military)

Workforce (Civilian & Military)

What is New Hampshire Scholars?What is New Hampshire Scholars?

SSI’s Heaviest Focusgreatest opportunity

Minor focussome are already motivated

special challenges

Upper 25%

Upper 25%

Lower 25%

Lower 25%

Middle Middle 50%50%

Middle Middle 50%50%

ObjectiveObjective

To encourage ALL high school students to

complete a defined, rigorous academic

course of study that prepares them for a successful transition to

college or university coursework or

vocational/technical training necessary to enter

today’s competitive job market

How will effectiveness/success be How will effectiveness/success be measured or evaluated?measured or evaluated?

Measure yearly the percentage of 8th graders who sign up for the “New Hampshire Scholars Course of Study”

Measure yearly the percentage of seniors who successfully complete the “New Hampshire Scholars Core Course of Study”

Timing of PresentationsTiming of Presentations

Student presentations are normally made within 2 weeks of “course sign-up day” at high school.

Parent presentations are made in the evening, normally in advance of student presentations.

Synopsis of 50-Minute PresentationSynopsis of 50-Minute Presentation

First Half

Discussion of dynamic forces shaping world and effect on U.S.’s ability to compete.

Discussion of relationship of properly educated workforce to economic success of any nation.

Emphasis on selecting the right courses in high school to be prepared for a lifetime of continual learning.

Second HalfGo through budget exercise based on…

Hypothetical monthly income of $2,250. Relate it to a full-time, minimum wage job. Recap critical importance of preparing oneself

properly in high school. Acquaint students with New Hampshire

Scholars.

Synopsis of 50-Minute PresentationSynopsis of 50-Minute Presentation

State Scholars Key ComponentsState Scholars Key Components

““88thth grade grade presentation” - presentation” -

delivered by delivered by business repsbusiness reps

““88thth grade grade presentation” - presentation” -

delivered by delivered by business repsbusiness reps

Incentives to stayIncentives to stayon trackon track

Incentives to stayIncentives to stayon trackon track

Senior Senior recognition recognition

event(s)event(s)

Senior Senior recognition recognition

event(s)event(s)

8888 9 10 119 10 119 10 119 10 11 12121212

GRADES

Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092Food 300 792Car Payments 300 492Insurance 100 392Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332Telephone 25 307Utilities 100 207Clothing 50 157Entertainment 50 107Savings 50 57Medical Expenses 25 32Furniture, TV, Appliances 15 17Miscellaneous 17 0

PaymentPaymentItemItem Amount LeftAmount Left

Hypothetical Monthly IncomeHypothetical Monthly Income

Key PointsKey Points

Present program in classroom setting, normally with 25–30 students per session.

Have logistics lined out well in advance of presentation day.

Do not dwell on introductions It is difficult enough to complete in 45–50

minutes. Use brief personal experiences. Add, delete, modify slides as appropriate.

Lessons LearnedLessons Learned

No substitute for spending time in classroom. Multiple presentations highly recommended. Kids respond to messages involving money. High levels of energy, enthusiasm, and

commitment are an absolute must. Presentation without student participation

can be disastrous.

Avoid extensive use of notes or script. Do not shy away from being assertive and

frank. Be alert for unexpected questions; i.e.,

“How much do you make?” Stay in control of the presentation and the

class.

Lessons LearnedLessons Learned

Knowing or feeling you have “reached” the students

is one of the most gratifying experiences in life!

Plant an important seed. Help shape their destiny.

Be remembered.

The Bottom LineThe Bottom Line

For an electronic copy of thispresentation, go to:

www.NHscholars.org/BusiToolkit.cfm

Scott PowerState Director

New Hampshire Scholars603.225.4199 x300

[email protected]

The work reported herein was supported under State Scholars Initiative, PR/Award Number V051U050006, as administered by the Office of Vocational and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education. However, the contents do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Office of Vocational and Adult

Education or the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

Questions?Questions?