1. NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOLARS College Ready, Work Ready, Ready for Life. “Follow The Child”

2. What is NH Scholars? National program using business leaders to motivate students, beginning in 8 th grade, to complete a rigorous course of study Helps students attain skills they need in work & life: the ability to tackle challenging work & learn what they need to know to do it Challenge Yourself Over 70% of recent high school grads wish they had taken more rigorous courses in high school. Source: Achieve 2005 Business volunteers help students learn the 21st century skills that today’s employers require

3. Who can be a NH Scholar? Generally, 25% of students already doing this Main target: Remaining 75% of student body Program targets all students What does a NH Scholar receive? Gold medallion at graduation NH Scholars seal on diploma Electronic indication on transcript Increased academic and financial rewards

4. 4-Year College Workforce (Civilian & Military) Workforce (Civilian & Military) Community or Technical College New Hampshire Scholars Course of Study 9 th 10 th 11 th 12th English I English II English III English IV Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Higher Level Math Physical Science BiologyChemistryPhysics World History Economics/ Govt. U.S. History World Geography 2 years of the same Foreign Language New Hampshire Scholars Have More Options in Their Chosen Career Pathway Encourages students to go above and beyond high school graduation requirements.

5. Why participate ? College, Career, Money Your high school transcript is your scorecard. Colleges and employers evaluate you on your skills and accomplishments More opportunities for federal, local and institutional scholarships (That’s FREE money for college!) Challenge yourself! Put yourself in a position to succeed.

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7. Global Competition SOURCE "Global Gamesmanship," Harvard Business Review, Vol. 81, No. 5, May 2003.

8. Hours an Average American Student Spends in School Mon.Tues.Wed.Thur.Fri.Sat.Sun. 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00

9. Typical Japanese Student School Day/Week Mon.Tues.Wed.Thur.Fri.Sat.Sun. 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 Two-hour home study time Sun.–Thurs. School year of 225 days vs. our 180 PLUS

10. Phasing Out Low-Skill Jobs Fact: 70% of jobs that may be available to you after high school have not even been invented yet. telephone operator fork lift operator assembly line worker

11. 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

12. WORKING LIFE OF 48 YEARS HIGH SCHOOL 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 0–14 14–18 22–70 70–90

13. 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

14. $27,000/year $2,250/month IMAGINE your job Tom Mortensen, Postsecondary Opportunity, No. 89, November 1999

15. Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Payment Item Amount Left

16. Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) $243 Payment Item Amount Left

17. Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151492 Payment Item Amount Left Medical/Dental Insurance $215

18. Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Housing (Rent: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom) $400 Payment Item Amount Left

19. Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Food $300 Payment Item Amount Left

20. Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 1051,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Car Payments300492 Car Payments $300 Payment Item Amount Left

21. Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Car Payments300492 Car Insurance100392 Car Insurance $100 Payment Item Amount Left

22. Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Car Payments300492 Car Insurance100392 Gas, Oil, etc.60332 Gas, Oil, etc. $60 Payment Item Amount Left

23. Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Car Payments300492 Car Insurance100392 Gas, Oil, etc.60332 Telephone25307 Telephone $25 Payment Item Amount Left

24. Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Car Payments300492 Car Insurance100392 Gas, Oil, etc.60332 Telephone25307 Utilities100207 Utilities $100 Payment Item Amount Left

25. Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Car Payments300492 Car Insurance100392 Gas, Oil, etc.60332 Telephone25307 Utilities100207 Clothing50157 Clothing $50 Payment Item Amount Left

26. Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Car Payments300492 Insurance100392 Gas, Oil, etc.60332 Telephone25307 Utilities100207 Clothing50157 Entertainment50107 Entertainment $50 Payment Item Amount Left

27. Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Car Payments300492 Car Insurance100392 Gas, Oil, etc.60332 Telephone25307 Utilities100207 Clothing50157 Entertainment50107 Savings5057 Savings $50 Payment Item Amount Left

28. Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Car Payments300492 Insurance100392 Gas, Oil, etc.60332 Telephone25307 Utilities100207 Clothing50157 Entertainment50107 Savings5057 Medical Expenses2532 Medical Expenses $25 Payment Item Amount Left

29. Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Car Payments300492 Car Insurance100392 Gas, Oil, etc.60332 Telephone25307 Utilities100207 Clothing50157 Entertainment50107 Savings5057 Medical Expenses2532 Furniture, TV, Appliances1517 Furniture, TV, Appliances $15 Payment Item Amount Left

30. Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Car Payments300492 Car Insurance100392 Gas, Oil, etc.60332 Telephone25307 Utilities100207 Clothing50157 Entertainment50107 Savings5057 Medical Expenses2532 Furniture, TV, Appliances1517 Miscellaneous170 Miscellaneous $17 Payment Item Amount Left

31. Federal Income Tax (15%) $300$1,950 Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 2431,707 Medical/Dental Insurance 2151,492 Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn)4001,092 Food 300792 Car Payments300492 Insurance100392 Gas, Oil, etc.60332 Telephone25307 Utilities100207 Clothing50157 Entertainment50107 Savings5057 Medical Expenses2532 Furniture, TV, Appliances1517 Miscellaneous170 Payment Item Amount Left

32. Minimum Wage vs. Skilled Job $7.25 x 40 hrs/wk $290.00 x 52 wks/yr $15,080.00 year $7.25 x 40 hrs/wk $290.00 x 52 wks/yr $15,080.00 year Unskilled Labor $14.50 x 40 hrs/wk $580.00 x 52 wks/yr $30,160.00 year $14.50 x 40 hrs/wk $580.00 x 52 wks/yr $30,160.00 year Skilled Labor You choose!

33. World-Class Jobs for New Hampshire Scholars Office Manager $38,000 Industrial Engineering $53, 500 Paralegal $45,820 SOURCE: US Bureau of Labor Statistics and US Census Bureau, 2005 Starting Salaries with 2-year Associate’s or Certificate Degree

34. World-Class Jobs for New Hampshire Scholars Architect $58,000 Electrical Engineer $54,209 Business Administration $53,928 SOURCE: National Association of Colleges and Employers, 2005 Starting Salaries with a Bachelor’s Degree

35. The next four years are the best chance students have to determine their 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 New Hampshire Scholar part of preparing for your Career Pathway ! Make the most of high school This time period shapes you

36. What’s Next? You and your parent sign the pledge sheet You and your parent sign the pledge sheet Meet with your counselor to develop a 4-year education plan Meet with your counselor to develop a 4-year education plan Challenge yourself every day Challenge yourself every day

37. Top 10 Reasons to be a New Hampshire Scholar 1. Better prepared for post secondary, the workforce, and/or military – NH Scholars test out of remedial classes in college 2. Economic prosperity - Quality workforce brings jobs to your community 3. & 4. Scholarships & College Admissibility - Better candidate for merit scholarships and admission to college 5.Recognition – Gold medallion, transcript, diploma, benefits, acknowledgement 6.Attendance and discipline - Scholars attain critical thinking and problem solving skills 7.SAT, ACT, NECAP and college entrance exams are higher 8.Community Service – Scholars are recognized in their community for their volunteer service. It is a fact that students who do community service make better grades in school. 9.Nationally recognized program – State Scholars is a nationally recognized program in twenty-five states by the US Department of Education. 10. It is just the smart thing to do. Without an education there are lesser opportunities for a career that will adequately support a family in the future. High School is the place that you must start to plan your future.

38. Become a Scholar today… Become a Success tomorrow! For more information about the New Hampshire Scholars Program please contact: Scott Power, Director 3 Barrell Court, Suite 100 Concord, NH 03301 603.225.4199 x300 www.NHscholars.org