Transcript Arkansas Scholars Presentation

The Arkansas Scholars Program
Supported by:
The Arkansas Business &
Education Alliance
(ABEA)
and
Your Chamber of Commerce
It’s for YOU!!!
Arkansas Scholars
Global Competition
•U.S. students spend 180 days a year in
school
• Other nations’ students spend up to 240
days a year in school
Fact
70 percent of the 30
fastest-growing
jobs will require
additional
education beyond
high school.
U.S. Department of Labor (2009)
Typical Life Span
0-14
Age
(yrs.)
Critical
Period
14
18
“
= 48
working years
”
70-90
22-70
Average
life
expectancy
Prepare now for YOUR future!
Do you want to have a great career and
earn a good income? The next four
years will impact your ability to do this.
In just four quick years you will be
doing one of these:
• You will be attending college or
technical school.
• You will be working either part-time
or full-time.
• You will have or may be considering
joining the military.
• Or you may be unemployed…
Can you succeed in life?
• The level of education that you complete will have
a direct impact on the level of income that you
can earn.
• Ever wonder why so some people seem to struggle
to make a living and yet others don’t?
• A good education will provide a return-oninvestment to you for the rest of your life.
How can I invest in my education?
• Choose to become an Arkansas Scholar (Sign up today)
• Ask your parents to remind you to do your homework
• Make “C’s” or better in all your subjects
• Go to class
• Listen
• Take good notes
• Ask question when you don’t understand the assignments
• Talk with other students about your course work
• Do your homework and ask for help when needed
• Study and prepare for exams (it makes a difference)
If you will do these 10 things, you will be on a path for
success in school and beyond high school.
Let’s take a look at living on a budget.
• What would it be like to have a job
right out of high school making $11.33
per hour?
• Let’s look at a monthly budget of
$1,963 which is equal to that hourly
amount.
Budget for a $1,963 monthly salary
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Federal Income Tax
State Income Tax
FICA + Medicare Tax
Housing (rent 1 bdr. Unfurnished)
Food
Car Payment
Insurance
Gasoline
Phone
Utilities
Clothing
Entertainment
Savings
Personal Items
Medical Expense
Furniture, TV, and Appliances
Miscellaneous
Expense
Amount Remaining
324
86
186
400
225
200
80
60
40
140
22
60
30
30
20
30
30
1,639
1,553
1,367
967
742
542
462
402
362
222
200
140
110
80
60
30
0
What can you do about this?
Let’s take a look at what
various careers with
different educational
requirements earn. We
will see if a good
education pays.
Jobs Requiring A High School Diploma
Annual
Hourly
$18,220
$8.76
• Construction Labor
24,290
11.68
• File Clerk
21,520
10.35
• Security Guard
22,960
11.04
• Farm Laborer
22,589
10.86
• Bank Teller
22,070
10.61
• Production Worker
27,600
13.27
• Tire Repair
22,560
10.85
• Assembler / Fabricator
25,280
12.15
• Fast Food Cook
17,070
8.21
• Nursing Attendant
20,910
10.05
• Waiter / Waitress
Note: Statistics provided by www.discoverarkansas.net (2010)
Careers Requiring High School + 1 Year of
Technical School or On-the-Job Training
Annual
Hourly
• Emergency Medical Technician
$28,820
$13.86
• Licensed Practical Nurse
34,280
16.48
• Auto Mechanic
42,420
20.39
• Carpenter
33,780
16.24
• Home Appliance Repair
26,030
12.51
• Plumber
41,140
19.78
• Electrician
40,880
19.66
• Corrections Officer / Jailer
31,280
15.05
• Fire Fighter
35,660
17.14
• Truck Driver
37,320
17.94
Note: Statistics provided by www.discoverarkansas.net (2010)
Careers Available With an Associates
Degree (AA) or Technical Training
Annual
• Medical Records Technician
Hourly
$31,050
$14.93
• Drafting Technician
35,390
17.01
• Medical Transcriptionist
29,210
14.04
• Respiratory Therapist
40,070
19.26
• Avionics Technician
38,330
18.43
• Dental Hygienist
60,850
29.26
• Paralegal
35,240
16.94
• Electrical Line Repair
50,630
24.34
• Computer Occupations
49,930
24.01
Note: Statistics provided by www.discoverarkansas.net (2010)
Careers Requiring a Bachelor’s Degree
Annual
Hourly
• Computer Systems Analysts
$63,070
$30.32
• Human Resource Manager
87,470
42.05
• Teacher (Middle School)
45,770
22.01
• Registered Nurse (RN)
56,500
27.16
• Bank Loan Officer
62,610
30.10
• Accountant
55,490
26.69
• Graphic Designer
36,580
17.59
• Social Worker
40,600
19.52
• Computer Software Engineer
74,850
35.99
• Civil Engineer
72,925
35.06
Note: Statistics provided by www.discoverarkansas.net (2010)
Careers Requiring an Advanced Degree
Annual
• Veterinarian
$77,940
• Pharmacist
101,010
• Chemical Engineer
89,650
• Architect
66,270
• Lawyer
86,560
• General/Operations Manager 90,580
• Chief Executive Officer
142,400
• Family Practice Physician
199,860
Note: Statistics provided by www.discoverarkansas.net (2010)
Employers Hire and Promote People Who:
• Took challenging courses in high school - not
the minimum
• Speak and write well
• Have good science and math skills
• Think! (Have good critical thinking skills)
• Have strong computer skills
• Work well as part of a team
• Have developed a good work ethic and a
“can do” attitude
Typical Life Span
0-14
Age
(yrs.)
Critical
Period
18
“
= 48
working years
”
70-90
22-70
Average
life
expectancy
The next four years will have an impact
on determining your future.
It doesn’t matter what kind of grades you’ve made
in the past, you can decide now to become a
good student and do well in high school, if you are
willing to put forth the effort.
• Will it be hard work? Probably
• Will it be worth it? Definitely
• What could it mean for me? Hundreds of Thousands of
Dollars over the course of your working career
YOU can be an Arkansas Scholar!
Success comes at a price. But a good
education will pay you back everyday for the
rest of your life.
Show Me the Money!
Average Salaries by Education Level
High School Dropout: $23,088
High School Graduate: $32,552
Associate’s Degree: $39,884
Bachelor’s Degree: $53,976
Master’s Degree: $66,144
Professional Degree: $83,720
Note: BEA 2010
On average those who complete college earn
almost $1 million more than high school graduates
over the course of a lifetime.
What you have to do to become an Arkansas
Scholar…
1. Take the Smart Core curriculum
during high school
2. Make a semester grade of “C”
or better in all academic
courses in grades 9-12
3. Attend school at least 95% of
the time or more
4. Complete high school in eight
consecutive semesters
What’s in it for you?
• More choices for education
after high school
• More opportunities for good
jobs
• More money to buy the things
you want
• More control over your future
What’s in it for you?
An Opportunity to receive the Academic Challenge Scholarship…
• $4,500 per year to attend a four year college
• $2,250 per year to attend a two year college
• This scholarship is open to all students attending Arkansas
public or private schools
Scholarship Requirements:
• Graduate from an Arkansas High School and have a minimum
GPA of 2.5 with Smart Core or have a minimum ACT score 19
You can do this!
What’s in it for you?
Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG)
Students who are Pell Grant eligible, a U.S. Citizen enrolled fulltime, and have participated in a rigorous high school course
of study like the Smart Core, may qualify for:
• Up to $750 for first year college students
• Up to $1,300 for second year college students
Simply check that you were a “State Scholar Graduate” on
your Free Application for Federal Student Aid form to see
if you qualify.
As an Arkansas Scholar, you will
be better prepared for…
• Work
• Technical School
• College
But most importantly, you will be prepared for….
What do you do now?
Make your
time in the
classroom
count AVOID THIS!
Do this and enjoy the successes that life
holds for you.
• Decide to be an Arkansas
Scholar
• Take the recommended
courses in high school
• Don’t miss too many days
of school
• Do your best—make C’s or
better in every class
• Stay on course and
graduate
A Program of the Arkansas Business
Education Alliance & Participating Arkansas
Chambers of Commerce (2012)