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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!