1	Presenter Name \| Title {state} Scholars Program Investing in the Future Implementation Overview New Mexico October 30, 2003
2	"70%" 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!
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4	Why is SSI 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, approximately 40 percent of graduates reported key gaps in their preparation. A majority 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)
5	Why is SSI 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.
6	Why is SSI 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.
7	Motivating students Training businesspeople to make presentations to 8th graders right 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.
8	What is SSI?
9	What is SSI?
10	8^th Grade Presentations
11	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
12	How will effectiveness/success be measured or evaluated? Measure yearly the percentage of 8th graders who sign up for the “State Scholars Course of Study” Measure yearly the percentage of seniors who successfully complete the “Scholars Core Course of Study”
13	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.
14	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.
15	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 State Scholars.
16	State Scholars Key Components
17	Hypothetical Monthly Income 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
18	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.
19	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.
20	Lessons Learned Avoid extensive use of notes or script. Do not shy away from being assertive and frank. Be alert for unexpected questions; i.e., “How much do you make?” Stay in control of the presentation and the class.
21	"Knowing or feeling" 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.
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