Texas Scholars – High School and Beyond is an initiative of Texas Business and Education Coalition (TBEC). It is a community-based program through which volunteers and educators work together to motivate students to take a more purposeful approach in high school, and plan for and work toward a career of their choosing after high school.

1. High School and Beyond
TEXAS SCHOLARS

2. About Me
 When I was your age…
 I am here today because…
 My expectations of you today are…

3. Our ChAnGiNg World
Some Fun Facts
 In the next 6 minutes, 60 babies will be born in the U.S
 Average annual earnings of workers age 18 and older
with…
 $83,144 - an advanced degree
 $58,613 - a bachelor’s degrees
 $31,283 - a high school diploma
 $21,023 - without a high school diploma
 1.5 – 3% of students SUCCEED as a professional athlete or
performer

4. Evolving Technology
THEN NOW
1973 – First Cell phone 2010 Cell Phone
Weight: 1 lb, 14 oz. Weight: less than 3 oz.
1964 – IBM Computer 2010 Computer
8MB of Memory Thousands of times
more memory!

5. Can you believe it?
25 years ago they didn’t have…
DVDs
Digital Cameras
GPS
PDA’s
Self checkout lanes
Satellite TV
Email
High Definition TV

6. In Your Lifetime
Low skill jobs = eliminated
Grocery stores cashiers Self Checkout
Receptionists Voicemail Systems
Bank Tellers ATM Machines
Toll Tags EZ Tags

7. Unemployment Rate by Level of
Education
18.0
2008 2009 Current
16.0
14.0
12.0
10.0
8.0
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
No High School High School Some College College Degree+
Diploma Diploma
Source: BLS , 25-years old +; Seasonally adjusted rates 7

8. How this applies to your
life
Most of the jobs available
when you are ready to enter
the workplace WILL require
some form of education or
training beyond high school.

9. Are you preparing for life?
14-18 18-22 22-70
0-14 70-90
High What are Working life
you going Average of 48 years
School to do?
Start preparing NOW!
* Keep up to date with current jobs/vocations
* Be flexible

10. High School 101
Research shows that a specific set of courses
will help ensure that you have the greatest
chance of success after high school
4 years of English Language Arts
4 years of Social Studies
4 years of Math
4 years of Science
2 years of a Foreign Language

11. But why Math and Science?
 We live in a world that depends on
technology
 Interested in medicine, engineering,
laboratory analysis, or criminology?
 Must have the ability to reason
 Must be able to methodically solve problems
Math + Science = Developing useful skills

12. Math and Science Tool Box
OPTION # 1 OPTION #2
Reading Reading
Writing Writing
+ Basic Math Advanced Math
Basic Tools + Advanced Science
Advanced Tools

13. What is a Texas Scholar?
Completing either the
Recommended High School Program (RHSP)
OR
Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP)
Complete at least
Two courses eligible for college credit while in
High School

14. The Texas Scholars: High
School and Beyond
Jobs and Salaries
Entry Level Military Service Associates Degree Bachelor’s Degree
$18,300 - $25,400 Salary Varies $27,900 - $38,000 $42,750 +
Retail, Office Navy, Army, Air Computer Engineer, Teacher,
Clerk, Force, Marines, Support, Financial Manager,
Medical/Dental Coast Guard, Specialist, Dental Office Manager
Assistant National Guard Hygienist

15. A look at pay rate

16. Have you thought about what
YOU want to do for a living?
What do you think it pays?
How much school does it
require?
Will it be enough to pay the
bills?

17. Minimum Wage vs. Skilled Job
Unskilled Labor Skilled Labor
$7.25 $13.50
x 40 hours/week x 40 hours/week
$290.00 $540.00
x 52 weeks x 52 weeks
$15,080 $28,080

18. Let’s Pretend That…
 You make $28,080 a year
 $2,333 a month
 $13.50 an hour
…Is that enough to pay your potential bills?

19. Let’s Begin…
ITEM PMT LEFT OVER
Federal Income Tax $233 $2,100
Social Security Tax (7.65%) $178 $1,922
Medical/Dental Insurance $150 $1,772
Housing $600 $1,172
…and you haven’t done anything fun yet!

20. ITEM PMT LEFT OVER
Telephone $50 $1,122
Utilities $100 $1,022
Furniture, TV, Appliance $75 $947
…and you STILL haven’t done anything fun!

21. Not Much Left
ITEM PMT LEFT OVER
Car Payment $250 $697
Car Insurance $125 $572
Gas/Maintenance $70 $502
Food $300 $202

22. ITEM PMT LEFT OVER
Retirement/Savings $50 $152
Clothing $50 $102
Entertainment $70 $32
…only $32.00 left over!!

23. Start Planning Now
 What do you want to do after school?
 What if that doesn’t work
 Do you have a Plan B? Plan C?
 I am here to HELP you develop a plan, not to
tell you what to do

24. Being College Ready
 63% of freshman are placed in the remedial
and developmental classes…that’s 6 out of 10
students!
 Remedial classes DO NOT count towards
your college graduation requirements
 Remedial classes DO cost money

25. Jobs of the Future
Biotechnology Energy Petroleum Advanced Aerospace & Information &
& Life Sciences Technologies & Defense Computer
Refining &
Manufacturing Technology
Chemical
Products
In Texas these industry clusters have been identified as key to the state’s
future success . . . And they offer challenging, high-paying jobs.

26. What are employers looking
for?
 Solid academic preparation
 Sound science and math foundation
 Computer literacy
 Good communication skills (oral and
written)
 Ability to think critically and make good
decisions
 Team-oriented employees
 Motivated/Strong Attitude

27. How you can begin preparing
 Start thinking about career options that
interest you
 Plan to take Advanced Placement or Dual
Credit courses in High School
 Begin preparing to take the SAT and/or ACT
tests for college admission
 Research Community Colleges and
Universities that fit YOUR career interests
 Develop a list of schools that you would like
to visit

29. Questions?
…Remember to stay motivated and push
yourself to be the best you can be!

30. Thank you to our sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Atmos Energy
Fluor Corporation
JP Morgan Chase
Corporate Sponsors
Coca Cola Enterprises Bottling Company of North Texas