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3	A parable: Survival of the fittest Every morning, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed.
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5	Phasing Out Low-skill Jobs
6	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.”
7	Hours an Average American Student Spends in School
8	Typical Japanese Student School Day/Week
9	Life-span Analysis High school is the most critical period in your life
10	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
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12	Your High School Transcript It is your scorecard. It is how colleges/employers evaluate you. It is the official record of: - student efforts/grades - attendance - accomplishments - extra-curricular activities
13	State Scholars Have More Options in Their Chosen Career Pathway
14	IMAGINE your job
15	"Federal Income Tax (15..." Federal Income Tax (15%) $300
16	"Federal Income Tax (15..." Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707
17	"Federal Income Tax (15..." Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,602
18	"Federal Income Tax (15..." Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092
19	"Federal Income Tax (15..." Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Food 300 792
20	"Federal Income Tax (15..." Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 105 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492
21	"Federal Income Tax (15..." Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Car Insurance 100 392
22	"Federal Income Tax (15..." Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Car Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332
23	"Federal Income Tax (15..." Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Car Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307
24	"Federal Income Tax (15..." Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Car Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307 Utilities 100 207
25	"Federal Income Tax (15..." Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Car Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307 Utilities 100 207 Clothing 50 157
26	"Federal Income Tax (15..." Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307 Utilities 100 207 Clothing 50 157 Entertainment 50 107
27	"Federal Income Tax (15..." Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Car Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307 Utilities 100 207 Clothing 50 157 Entertainment 50 107 Savings 50 57
28	"Federal Income Tax (15..." Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307 Utilities 100 207 Clothing 50 157 Entertainment 50 107 Savings 50 57 Medical Expenses 25 32
29	"Federal Income Tax (15..." Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Car Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307 Utilities 100 207 Clothing 50 157 Entertainment 50 107 Savings 50 57 Medical Expenses 25 32 Furniture, TV, Appliances 15 17
30	"Federal Income Tax (15..." Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Car Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307 Utilities 100 207 Clothing 50 157 Entertainment 50 107 Savings 50 57 Medical Expenses 25 32 Furniture, TV, Appliances 15 17 Miscellaneous 17 0
31	"Federal Income Tax (15..." Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092 Food 300 792 Car Payments 300 492 Insurance 100 392 Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332 Telephone 25 307 Utilities 100 207 Clothing 50 157 Entertainment 50 107 Savings 50 57 Medical Expenses 25 32 Furniture, TV, Appliances 15 17 Miscellaneous 17 0
32	Minimum Wage vs. Skilled Job
33	State Scholars Coursework
34	World-Class Jobs for State Scholars Starting Salaries in with 2-year Associate’s or Certificate Degree
35	World-Class Jobs for State Scholars Starting Salaries with a Bachelor’s Degree
36	"The next four years are..." The next four years are the best chance you have to determine your future. No matter what your past performance was, you have a brand new opportunity to become a better student and succeed in life! Make becoming a State Scholar part of preparing for your Career Pathway!
37	It’s YOUR choice...
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