Education Planning Information for 9 th Grade Students

Workforce by Education Level Source: Help Wanted, The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2010.

Varies greatly from school to school *GPA *Test Scores *Extra-curricular activities *Community Service *Essays and interviews

 Open Admissions Based on Available Space

Utah  By 2018, 66% of jobs in Utah will require postsecondary education.  Utah ranks 8th in postsecondary education intensity for Source: Help Wanted, The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2010.

12 The New Economy Knowledge-based Resource-based Dependence on Natural Resources, Climate, Geography Dependence on knowledge, information, and high-skill talent

1950 Agriculture Mining Railroad Traditional Manufacturing 2020 Life Sciences Software Information Technology Energy Innovation Outdoor Products Health Care Aerospace and Defense Financial Services Advanced Manufacturing What is Utah’s “New Economy”

Source: The Third Industrial Revolution 14 “The factories of the future... will not be full of grimy machines manned by men in oily overalls.... Most jobs will not be on the factory floor but in the offices nearby, which will be full of designers, engineers, IT specialists, logistics experts, marketing staff and other professionals. The manufacturing jobs of the future will require more skills. Many dull, repetitive tasks will become obsolete: you no longer need riveters when a product has no rivets.” Apr 21, 2012 The Third Industrial Revolution

What does this Mean for Current Students?

Jobs and Education in the New Economy Source: Current Population Survey, Various years.

Nearly all 5 Star Jobs Require Post-secondary Education or Training

“The Future Belongs to Those Who Prepare For It” Governor Leavitt

*Continue Your Education 4 year college 2 year college Applied Tech Center *Go directly to work *Work while you learn (apprenticeship) *Join the military *Other

*Take challenging classes and STUDY! *Get involved *Perform community service * Take Explore test in 8 th grade *Take the PLAN test in Oct. of 10 th grade *Prepare for the ACT/SAT *Develop a portfolio *Explore Careers *Develop a PCCR *Research schools/colleges

COST OF EDUCATION Public schools -$1,500 - $14,000 per year Private schools -$25,000 - $35, 000 per year

SLCC tuition

BYU TUITION

HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE Scholarships (very competitive!) Grants Loans Work Study Employment Parents You can get help from the college financial aid office.

 Regents ◦ 4 yrs Language Arts ◦ 4 yrs of Math ◦ 3 yrs of Science (BIO, CHEM, PHYSICS) ◦ 3.5 yrs of Social Studies ◦ 2 yrs Foreign Language in 9-12 ◦ 3.0 GPA - $1,000 ◦ 3.5 GPA - % of tuition  New Century ◦ Associate’s Degree while in High School ◦ 3.0 GPA ◦ % tuition for bachelors 96% of students who qualify for the Regents scholarship finish a 4 year degree.

 #1 Don’t read instructions  #2 Miss the deadline  #3 Don’t turn application in  In 2009, 959 students were on track to receive the Regents Scholarship.  Only 650 received the scholarship!!!  1/3 of students did not follow the instructions.

GOOD LUCK!! If you have questions or concerns, please see your counselor.