Business Community Overview

Investing in the Future Implementation Overview New Mexico October 30, 2003

Presenter Name | Title

{state} Scholars Program

Jobs for the Future



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!

Preparing for the Future

“The academic intensity student’s high school curriculum still counts more than else…in providing toward completing a bachelor’s degree .” of the anything momentum

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C. Adelman,

The Toolbox Revisited: Paths to Degree Completion from High School Through College.

(Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Education, 2006).

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?

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?

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 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?

4-Year College Workforce (Civilian & Military) Community or Technical College State Scholars Core Course of Study 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade English I English II English III English IV Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Biology World History Chemistry U.S. History Physics U.S. Govt.

2 years of the same Foreign Language Economics

What is New Hampshire Scholars?

Upper 25% Minor focus some are already motivated Middle 50% SSI’s Heaviest Focus greatest opportunity Lower 25% special challenges

Objective

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 measured or evaluated?

 Measure yearly the percentage of 8th graders Study” who sign up for the “New Hampshire Scholars Course of  Measure yearly the percentage of seniors Study” who successfully complete the “New Hampshire Scholars Core Course of

Timing 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 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.

Synopsis of 50-Minute Presentation

Second Half Go 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.

State Scholars Key Components

“8 th grade presentation” delivered by business reps Incentives to stay on track 8 GRADES 9 10 11 Senior recognition event(s) 12

Hypothetical Monthly Income

Item

Federal Income Tax (15%) Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) Medical/Dental Insurance Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) Food Car Payments Insurance Gas, Oil, etc.

Telephone Utilities Clothing Entertainment Savings Medical Expenses Furniture, TV, Appliances Miscellaneous

Payment

$300 243 215 400 300 300 100 60 25 100 50 50 50 25 15 17

Amount Left

$1,950 1,707 1,492 1,092 792 492 392 332 307 207 157 107 57 32 17 0

Key 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 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.

Lessons Learned

    Avoid extensive use of

frank.

notes

Do not shy away from being or

script.

assertive

and Be alert for

unexpected questions

; i.e., “How much do you make?”

Stay in control

class.

of the presentation and the

The Bottom Line

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.

Questions?

For an electronic copy of this presentation, go to:

www.NHscholars.org/BusiToolkit.cfm

Scott Power State Director New Hampshire Scholars 603.225.4199 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.