Great Expectations… Great Rewards : Great Expectations… Great Rewards
Who is an Arizona Academic Scholar? : Who is an Arizona Academic Scholar?
First, let’s talk about you… What do you dream of being when you grow up? : First, let’s talk about you… What do you dream of being when you grow up?
Imagine you have a job: : Imagine you have a job: $30,000 a year
(what you’d make working full time
at $15.63/hour)
You have $2,500 a month to pay all of
your expenses.
IMAGINE your job : $30,000/year
$2,500/month IMAGINE your job Tom Mortensen, Postsecondary Opportunity, No. 89, November 1999
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Social Security Tax (7.65%) $191 $1,984 Social Security Tax (7.65%) $191 Payment Item Amount Left
Slide8 : Federal & State Income Tax (13%) $325 $2175
Social Security Tax (7.65%) $191 $1,984
Medical/Dental Insurance $54 $1,930 Payment Item Amount Left Medical/Dental Insurance $54
Slide9 : Federal & State Income Tax (13%) $325 $2175
Social Security Tax (7.65%) $191 $1,984
Medical/Dental Insurance $54 $1,930
Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) $700 $1,230
Housing (Rent: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom) $700 Payment Item Amount Left
Slide10 : Federal & State Income Tax (13%) $325 $2175
Social Security Tax (7.65%) $191 $1,984
Medical/Dental Insurance $54 $1,930
Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) $700 $1,230
Food $250 $980 Food $250 Payment Item Amount Left
Slide11 : Federal & State Income Tax (13%) $325 $2175
Social Security Tax (7.65%) $191 $1,984
Medical/Dental Insurance $54 $1,930
Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) $700 $1,230
Food $250 $980
Car Payments $300 $680 Car Payments $300 Payment Item Amount Left
Slide12 : Federal & State Income Tax (13%) $325 $2175
Social Security Tax (7.65%) $191 $1,984
Medical/Dental Insurance $54 $1,930
Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) $700 $1,230
Food $250 $980
Car Payments $300 $680
Insurance $150 $530 Insurance $150 Payment Item Amount Left
Slide13 : Federal & State Income Tax (13%) $325 $2175
Social Security Tax (7.65%) $191 $1,984
Medical/Dental Insurance $54 $1,930
Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) $700 $1,230
Food $250 $980
Car Payments $300 $680
Insurance $150 $530
Gas, Oil, etc. $60 $470 Gas, Oil, etc. $60 Payment Item Amount Left
Slide14 : Federal & State Income Tax (13%) $325 $2175
Social Security Tax (7.65%) $191 $1,984
Medical/Dental Insurance $54 $1,930
Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) $700 $1,230
Food $250 $980
Car Payments $300 $680
Insurance $150 $530
Gas, Oil, etc. $60 $470
Telephone $25 $445 Telephone $25 Payment Item Amount Left
Slide15 : Federal & State Income Tax (13%) $325 $2175
Social Security Tax (7.65%) $191 $1,984
Medical/Dental Insurance $54 $1,930
Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) $700 $1,230
Food $250 $980
Car Payments $300 $680
Insurance $150 $530
Gas, Oil, etc. $60 $470
Telephone $25 $445
Utilities $100 $345 Utilities $100 Payment Item Amount Left
Slide16 : Federal & State Income Tax (13%) $325 $2175
Social Security Tax (7.65%) $191 $1,984
Medical/Dental Insurance $54 $1,930
Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) $700 $1,230
Food $250 $980
Car Payments $300 $680
Insurance $150 $530
Gas, Oil, etc. $60 $470
Telephone $25 $445
Utilities $100 $345
Clothing $50 $295 Clothing $50 Payment Item Amount Left
Slide17 : Federal & State Income Tax (13%) $325 $2175
Social Security Tax (7.65%) $191 $1,984
Medical/Dental Insurance $54 $1,930
Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) $700 $1,230
Food $250 $980
Car Payments $300 $680
Insurance $150 $530
Gas, Oil, etc. $60 $470
Telephone $25 $445
Utilities $100 $345
Clothing $50 $295
Entertainment $50 $245 Entertainment $50 Payment Item Amount Left
Slide18 : Federal & State Income Tax (13%) $325 $2175
Social Security Tax (7.65%) $191 $1,984
Medical/Dental Insurance $54 $1,930
Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) $700 $1,230
Food $250 $980
Car Payments $300 $680
Insurance $150 $530
Gas, Oil, etc. $60 $470
Telephone $25 $445
Utilities $100 $345
Clothing $50 $295
Entertainment $50 $245
Savings $100 $145 Savings $100 Payment Item Amount Left
Slide19 : Federal & State Income Tax (13%) $325 $2175
Social Security Tax (7.65%) $191 $1,984
Medical/Dental Insurance $54 $1,930
Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) $700 $1,230
Food $250 $980
Car Payments $300 $680
Insurance $150 $530
Gas, Oil, etc. $60 $470
Telephone $25 $445
Utilities $100 $345
Clothing $50 $295
Entertainment $50 $245
Savings $100 $145
Personal Items $50 $95 Personal Items $50 Payment Item Amount Left
Slide20 : Federal & State Income Tax (13%) $325 $2175
Social Security Tax (7.65%) $191 $1,984
Medical/Dental Insurance $54 $1,930
Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) $700 $1,230
Food $250 $980
Car Payments $300 $680
Insurance $150 $530
Gas, Oil, etc. $60 $470
Telephone $25 $445
Utilities $100 $345
Clothing $50 $295
Entertainment $50 $245
Savings $100 $145
Personal Items $50 $95
Medical Expenses $25 $70 Medical Expenses $25 Payment Item Amount Left
Slide21 : Federal & State Income Tax (13%) $325 $2175
Social Security Tax (7.65%) $191 $1,984
Medical/Dental Insurance $54 $1,930
Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) $700 $1,230
Food $250 $980
Car Payments $300 $680
Insurance $150 $530
Gas, Oil, etc. $60 $470
Telephone $25 $445
Utilities $100 $345
Clothing $50 $295
Entertainment $50 $245
Savings $100 $145
Personal Items $50 $95
Medical Expenses $25 $70
Furniture, TV, Appliances $50 $20
Furniture, TV, Appliances $50 Payment Item Amount Left
Slide22 : Federal & State Income Tax (13%) $325 $2175
Social Security Tax (7.65%) $191 $1,984
Medical/Dental Insurance $54 $1,930
Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) $700 $1,230
Food $250 $980
Car Payments $300 $680
Insurance $150 $530
Gas, Oil, etc. $60 $470
Telephone $25 $445
Utilities $100 $345
Clothing $50 $295
Entertainment $50 $245
Savings $100 $145
Personal Items $50 $95
Medical Expenses $25 $70
Furniture, TV, Appliances $50 $20
Miscellaneous $20 0
Miscellaneous $20 Payment Item Amount Left
Slide23 : Federal & State Income Tax (13%) $325 $2175
Social Security Tax (7.65%) $191 $1,984
Medical/Dental Insurance $54 $1,930
Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) $700 $1,230
Food $250 $980
Car Payments $300 $680
Insurance $150 $530
Gas, Oil, etc. $60 $470
Telephone $25 $445
Utilities $100 $345
Clothing $50 $295
Entertainment $50 $245
Savings $100 $145
Personal Items $50 $95
Medical Expenses $25 $70
Furniture, TV, Appliances $50 $20
Miscellaneous $20 0
Payment Item Amount Left
Minimum Wage vs. Skilled Job : Minimum Wage vs. Skilled Job $5.15
x 40 hrs/wk
$206.00
x 52 wks/yr
$10,712.00 year Unskilled Labor You choose!
World-Class Jobs for Arizona Academic Scholars : World-Class Jobs for Arizona Academic Scholars Starting Salaries with 2-year Associate’s or Certificate Degree Graphic Design $31,200
Lab Tech $29,120
Reg. Nurse $36,400
Elec. Tech $36,400
Radiation Ther. $46,541
World-Class Jobs for Arizona Academic Scholars : World-Class Jobs for Arizona Academic Scholars Starting Salaries with Bachelor’s Degree Teacher $31,200
Architects $37,284
Physician’s Asst. 37,967
Web Designer $52,000
Comp. Prog. $62,400
What you learn affects what you earn. : What you learn affects what you earn.
Education makes the difference! : Education makes the difference! Over the average career span, what do you think the difference is in incomes between a high school graduate and a college graduate?
Slide29 : Would you believe
$904,000.00?
Did you know that currently … : Did you know that currently … 7 out of 10 students graduate from high school without completing the courses they need to succeed in the workplace or in college.
42% of students in four-year institutions, and 63% in two-year institutions require remediation
Slide31 : 85% of projected new jobs will require postsecondary education and work experience suggesting that high school graduates need to be both college and career bound. And in the workplace…
Today, global competition is a fact of life. : Today, global competition is a fact of life. Arizona
Average Math Achievement of 8th Graders by Country : Average Math Achievement of 8th Graders by Country Singapore 604 22. Lithuania 482
Korea 587 23. Italy 479
Chinese Taipei 585 24. Cyprus 476
Hong Kong 582 25. Romania 472
Japan 579
Belgium 558
Netherlands 540
Slovak Republic 534
Hungary 532
Canada 531
Slovenia 530
Russian Fed. 526
Australia 525
Finland 520
Czech Republic 520
Malaysia 519
Bulgaria 511
Latvia 505
United States 502
England 496
New Zealand 491
To achieve your goals you need to have a plan. : To achieve your goals you need to have a plan.
Slide35 : WHY? Have a job you really enjoy
Earn a great salary
Be qualified for newly created jobs
Have flexibility to switch careers Life-span Analysis High school is the beginning of the most critical period in your life Prepare Now for Life-long Learning! High School
14 - 18 College
18-22 Working life of
48 Years 70-
90
Slide36 : Better preparation for: Life! Arizona Academic Scholars Course of Study
Arizona Academic Scholars Have More Options : Arizona Academic Scholars Have More Options
Business & Industry Need… : 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
When the going gets tough remember: : When the going gets tough remember: It is better to take tougher class than to get A’s in easy classes.
There are people that can help you: teachers, counselors, the principal and your families.
If you work hard, there is money available for college scholarships.
We want you to be successful!
Slide40 : What does this all mean? You need to:
Talk with your guidance counselor and your parents.
Sign up to take the Arizona Academic Scholars Course of Study with your guidance counselor.
Go to class every day and work hard.
If you start to have trouble, get extra help. Talk with your teachers or your guidance counselor.
You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them. —Michael Jordan : You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them. —Michael Jordan
ARIZONA ACADEMIC SCHOLARS An Initiative of the Arizona Business & Education Coalition : ARIZONA ACADEMIC SCHOLARS An Initiative of the Arizona Business & Education Coalition