1. 14-B Planning for Your Teen’s Tomorrow Education GO Get It Campaign

2. 4-B2... requires a strong academic foundation. Photograph licensed from PictureQuest, LLC. Global Competition...

3. 4-B3 Career Opportunities Demand is growing for highly skilled workers. Photograph licensed from Getty Images, Inc.

4. 4-B4 Where are the qualified applicants? 25 Applicants – 21 Do Not Qualify 4 Qualify “We can place roughly 17% of job applicants because many applicants simply lack the necessary basic education skills required in today’s labor market.” Texas Workforce Commission

5. 4-B5 IMAGINE… Your Teen… …with a college education or …without a college education. What steps are you taking to make the first thought a reality? Photograph licensed from Getty Images, Inc.

6. 4-B6 Step1: Encourage your teen to take the right curricula plan to prepare for further education. There are high school curricula plans that prepare students academically for further education. Requirements may vary among local school systems; check with your local school system for more details.  College Preparatory & College Preparatory with Distinction  Technology/Career Preparatory & Technology/Career Preparatory with Distinction  Dual (Combination of College Prep and Technology/Career Prep)

7. 4-B7 Curriculum: A Strong Predictor of Success “The single most important predictor of success in college (attainment of a bachelor’s degree) is the strength of a student’s high school curriculum.” From: Clifford Adelman, Answers in the Toolbox, U.S. Department of Education Report, 1999.

8. 4-B8 Importance of Strength of Curriculum  Greater predictor of college success than test scores/GPA.  Greatest effect for African-American and Latino students.  Chances of receiving a bachelor’s degree: ― No Advanced Placement (AP) courses, 30%. ― One AP course, 60%. ― Two or more AP courses, 75%. From: Clifford Adelman, Answers in the Toolbox, U.S. Department of Education Report, 1999.

9. 4-B9 Step 2: Encourage your teen to make smart decisions. Encourage your teen to:  Take college preparatory classes in high school to enroll and succeed in college.  Earn college credit by taking college courses or Advanced Placement (AP) classes while in high school.  Choose college classes and a major wisely.

10. 4-B10 Step 3: Learn about the colleges and universities in Georgia! HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES IN GEORGIA Type Public Two-Year Colleges Public Technical Colleges Public Universities Independent (Private) Institutions Independent and Distance Learning Options

11. 4-B11 Step 4: Get the financial aid that your teen needs to go to college. Identify costs for the colleges and universities that your teen is considering. Discuss ways that you can work together to make college affordable. Start saving now — every dollar counts. Learn about the processes and deadlines. Seek advice from college financial aid officers. Photograph licensed from Getty Images, Inc.

12. 4-B12 What is Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship Program?  Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE)  Largest state-funded grant program in Georgia  Financial assistance for selected students in most degree, diploma, and certificate programs  Apply for scholarships or grants for most public or private colleges, including technical colleges  Some monies available for GED students  Specific requirements and further information at www.GAcollege411.org Photograph licensed from Getty Images, Inc.

13. 4-B13 OccupationGrowth ProjectedMedian Salary, Current Survey Researchers7.1%$21,840 Medical Assistants6.1%$26,208 Computer Support Specialists 6.1%$38,771 Physician Assistants5.8%$74,942 Home Health Aides5.6%$17,659 Medical Records & Health Information Technicians 5.4%$25,438 Careers in Georgia The Five Fastest-Growing Careers in Georgia Projected to 2010 From: Georgia Occupational Trends in Brief: Projections to 2010. Georgia Department of Labor, Michael L. Thurmond, Commissioner. www.dol.state.ga.us/wp/occupational career trends.htm www.quickstats.dol.state.ga.us/demand/wages/major

14. 4-B14 A Sample of Georgia Hourly Wages By Occupation/Training Level OccupationEntry Salary Average Salary Median Salary Electrician’s Helper $8.53/hour$10.67/hour$10.55/hour Healthcare Support Worker $8.30/hour$18.78/hour$11.68/hour Child Care Worker $6.12/hour$7.37/hour$7.10/hour Cooks, Fast Food $6.06/hour$6.41/hour$6.38/hour Crossing Guard$6.23/hour$8.72/hour$7.89/hour File Clerk$7.01/hour$9.70/hour$9.25/hour Farm Worker$6.41/hour$9.21/hour$8.40/hour ** Fitness Trainers & Aerobics Instructors $8.17/hour$19.76/hour$16.46/hour ** Assemblers & Fabricators $7.98/hour$15.03/hour$12.51/hour OccupationEntry Salary Average Salary Median Salary Electrical Installation and Repair $11.07/hour$17.66/hour$16.90/hour Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse $10.84/hour$13.28/hour$13.09/hour Emergency Medical Technicians $8.45/hour$11.34/hour$10.98/hour Court Reporter$7.12/hour$19.98/hour$15.40/hour Hair Dresser$6.99/hour$11.33/hour$10.09/hour ** Automotive Service Technician & Mechanic $9.65/hour$16.23/hour$15.05/hour Medical Secretaries $8.19/hour$12.01/hour$11.52/hour Short-Term, On-the-Job Training Source: Georgia Department of Labor http://quickstats.dol.state.ga.us/demand/wages/EduTrain/Wages_By_EduCode.htm http://quickstats.dol.state.ga.us/demand/wages/EduTrain/Wages_By_EduCode.htm ** Hot Jobs: Above average growth and above average wages. Postsecondary, Vocational Training (Diploma)

15. 4-B15 A Sample of Georgia Hourly Wages By Occupation/Training Level Associate’s Degree (2 years) Source: Georgia Department of Labor http://quickstats.dol.state.ga.us/demand/wages/EduTrain/Wages_By_EduCode.htm http://quickstats.dol.state.ga.us/demand/wages/EduTrain/Wages_By_EduCode.htm ** Hot Jobs: Above average growth and above average wages. Bachelor’s Degree OccupationEntry Salary Average Salary Median Salary Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technician $16.43/hour$22.24/hour$22.84/hour ** Registered Nurse $17.56/hour$22.20/hour$21.62/hour Law Clerk$9.20/hour$14.63/hour$14.66/hour ** Computer Support Specialist $12.70/hour$20.17/hour$18.23/hour ** Dental Hygienist $18.30/hour$23.63/hour$24.73/hour ** Radiologic Technologists & Technicians $13.53/hour$17.62/hour$17.48/hour Civil Engineering Technician $10.08/hour$15.76/hour$14.79/hour OccupationEntry Salary Average Salary Median Salary ** Electrical Engineer $23.62/hour$31.54/hour$30.73/hour ** Training & Development Specialist $13.89/hour$23.19/hour$22.43/hour ** Computer Programmer $18.60/hour$28.06/hour$26.83/hour ** Elementary School Teacher (not Special Education) $34,187/year$45,326/year$44,108/year Occupational Therapist $20.48/hour$28.99/hour$28.00/hour Agricultural Engineer $16.48/hour$23.49/hour$20.35/hour School Social Worker $10.34/hour$15.74/hour$15.22/hour

16. 4-B16 Highlights: Georgia Wages Georgia Wage Survey, July 2003 Highlights: Georgia Wage Survey, July 2003 Georgia Department of Labor Georgia Wages, By Education/Training/Experience (Statewide) Source: Georgia Wage Survey, July 2003 Georgia Department of Labor, Michael L. Thurmond, Commissioner ftp://quicksource.dol.state.ga.us/Current/wagessurveycurrent.pdf Education/Training/Experience Generally Required for Entry to Associated Occupations Lowest Average WageHighest Average WageOverall Average Wage Bachelor’s or Higher Degree$7.94/hour$70/hour or more$28.09/hour First professional degree$19.24/hour$70/hour or more$43.10/hour Doctoral degree$17.24/hour$44.86/hour$28.31/hour Master’s degree$16.49/hour$30.89/hour$23.64/hour Work experience plus bachelor’s or higher degree$11.26/hour$56.56/hour$36.28/hour Bachelor’s degree$7.94/hour$40.52/hour$23.25/hour Postsecondary Education But Less Than Bachelor’s$6.51/hour$33.54/hour$18.49/hour Associate’s degree$9.07/hour$33.54/hour$20.21/hour Postsecondary vocational training$6.51/hour$24.90/hour$16.07/hour All Other (No Formal Postsecondary Education Required)$6.35/hour$45.97/hour$12.43/hour Work experience in a related occupation$10.58/hour$33.61/hour$18.12/hour Long-term on-the-job training (more than 1 year)$7.87/hour$45.97/hour$15.17/hour Moderate on-the-job training (1-12 months)$7.00/hour$28.49/hour$14.24/hour Short-term on-the-job training (less than 1 month)$6.35/hour$19.95/hour$10.33/hour All Categories Combined$6.35/hour$70/hour or more$15.96/hour

17. 4-B17 “When you go to college…” Even if you haven’t been to college yourself, you can help your child prepare ! Your encouragement and expectations are keys to your teen’s desire and drive to prepare for college. Photograph licensed from Getty Images, Inc.

18. 4-B18 Questions? Visit Web sites of colleges. Contact Education GO Get It at www.georgiago.org Or 1-866-GO-4-GRAD Photograph licensed from Getty Images, Inc.