Student presentation spring 2009

Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s World

Copyright 2006 State Scholars Initiative

Global Competition


Phasing Out Low-skill Jobs


Hours an Average American Student Spends in School

Mon.Mon. Tues.Tues. Wed.Wed. Thur.Thur. Fri.Fri. Sat.Sat. Sun.Sun.

8:008:00

9:009:00

10:0010:00

11:0011:00

12:0012:00

1:001:00

2:002:00

3:003:00

4:004:00

5:005:00


Typical Japanese Student School Day/Week

Mon.Mon. Tues.Tues. Wed.Wed. Thur.Thur. Fri.Fri. Sat.Sat. Sun.Sun.

8:008:00

9:009:00

10:0010:00

11:0011:00

12:0012:00

1:001:00

2:002:00

3:003:00

4:004:00

5:005:00 • Two-hour home study time Sun.–Thurs.• School year of 225 days vs. our 180PLUS


Prepared Applicants Get the Jobs

“About 60% of applicants are poorly prepared for a typical entry-level job because they simply lack the necessary basic education skills required in today’s labor market.”

25 Applicants

– 15 Do Not

Qualify

10 Qualify

25 Applicants

– 15 Do Not

Qualify

10 Qualify

SOURCE: 2005 Skills Gap Report – Deloitte, 2005


WORKING LIFEOF 48 YEARS

HIGHSCHOOL

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

Life-span Analysis

High school is the most critical period in your life

Prepare Now! For Life-long Learning

0–140–14 14–1814–18 22–7022–70 70–9070–90


Business & Industry Need…

• Solid academic preparation

• Good communication skills (verbal and written)

• Sound science and math foundation

• Ability to think critically and make decisions

• Computer-literacy

• Team-oriented employees


4-YearCollege4-YearCollege

Workforce(Civilian & Military)

Workforce(Civilian & Military)

Community or Technical

College

Community or Technical

College

A Sample Scholars Course of StudyA Sample Scholars Course of Study

99thth 1010thth 1111thth 12th12th

English IEnglish I English IIEnglish II English IIIEnglish III English IVEnglish IV

Algebra IAlgebra I GeometryGeometry Algebra IIAlgebra II Pre-Pre-CalculusCalculus

Biology IBiology I Chemistry IChemistry I PhysicsPhysics Other Other ScienceScience

World World GeographyGeography World HistoryWorld History U.S. HistoryU.S. History U.S.Govt./U.S.Govt./

EconomicsEconomics

2 years of the same Foreign Language2 years of the same Foreign Language

State Scholars Have More Options in Their Chosen Career Pathway


$27,000/year$2,250/month

IMAGINE your job

Tom Mortensen, Postsecondary Opportunity, No. 89, November 1999


Federal Income Tax (15%)$300

Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950

PaymentPaymentItemItem AmountLeft

AmountLeft


Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707

Social Security/Medicare (10.8%)$243


AmountLeft


Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492


AmountLeft

Medical/Dental Insurance$215


Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092

Housing(Rent: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom)

$400


AmountLeft


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 300 792

Food$300


AmountLeft


Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707Medical/Dental Insurance 105 1,492Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092Food 300 792Car Payments 300 492

Car Payments $300


AmountLeft


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 492Car Insurance 100 392

Car Insurance $100


AmountLeft


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 492Car Insurance 100 392Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332

Gas, Oil, etc. $60


AmountLeft


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 492Car Insurance 100 392Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332Telephone 25 307

Telephone $25


AmountLeft


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 492Car Insurance 100 392Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332Telephone 25 307Utilities 100 207

Utilities $100


AmountLeft


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 492Car Insurance 100 392Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332Telephone 25 307Utilities 100 207Clothing 50 157

Clothing $50


AmountLeft


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 50 107

Entertainment $50


AmountLeft


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 492Car Insurance 100 392Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332Telephone 25 307Utilities 100 207Clothing 50 157Entertainment 50 107Savings 50 57

Savings $50


AmountLeft


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 32

Medical Expenses $25


AmountLeft


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 492Car Insurance 100 392Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332Telephone 25 307Utilities 100 207Clothing 50 157Entertainment 50 107Savings 50 57Medical Expenses 25 32Furniture, TV, Appliances 15 17

Furniture, TV, Appliances $15


AmountLeft


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 492Car Insurance 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

Miscellaneous $17


AmountLeft


Minimum Wage vs. Skilled Job

$6.55

x 40 hrs/wk

$262.00

x 52 wks/yr

$13,624.00 year

$6.55

x 40 hrs/wk

$262.00

x 52 wks/yr

$13,624.00 year

Unskilled Labor

Unskilled Labor

$12.98

x 40 hrs/wk

$519.23

x 52 wks/yr

$27,000.00 year

$12.98

x 40 hrs/wk

$519.23

x 52 wks/yr

$27,000.00 year

SkilledLabor

SkilledLabor

You choose!


Sample Average Wage and Salary Rates for Kentucky

Occupation Hourly Salary Annual SalaryAnesthesiologist $68.97 $143,460Psychiatrist $55.16 $114, 730Dentist $49.46 $102,840Chief Executives $47.27 $98,310Lawyer $42.97 $89,380Veterinarian $39.20 $81,550Petroleum Engineer $37.22 $77,410Personal Financial Adv. $34.76 $72,300Biochemist/Physicist $33.99 $70,700Computer/Info. Sciences $32.94 $68,510Computer/Info. Sys. Mgr. $31.19 $64,870Chemical Engineer $31.80 $66,130


World-Class Jobs for State Scholars

Starting Salaries in with 2-year Associate’s or Certificate Degree

Computer Support $39,020

Industrial Engineering $47,140

Paralegal$36,460

SOURCE: US Bureau of Labor Statistics and US Census Bureau, 2005


World-Class Jobs for State Scholars

Starting Salaries with a Bachelor’s Degree

Chemical Engineering $54,256

Business Administration $39,448

Liberal Arts

$30,337

SOURCE: National Association of Colleges and Employers, 2005


Time To Prepare! The next four years are your best chance to determine your future. No matter what your past performance has been, you have a brand new opportunity to become a better student and succeed in life! Become a Kentucky Scholar!

For more information, visit these helpful websites:

www.wiche.org Western Interstate Commission on Higher Ed

http://stats.bls.gov/home.htm Bureau of Labor Statistics

www.bankrate.com Bank rate info & payment calculators


It’s YOUR choice...

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