1. Nurturing Education & Creating Opportunities
Student Presentation,
Nurturing Education & Creating Opportunities

2. What is Bright Futures?
Bright Futures is a workforce focused program. Our goal is to help students, GED recipients and honorably discharged Veterans receive the education they need to earn a strong career here in Weld County.

3. How do I receive a Bright Future grant? TAKE A PICTURE OF THIS SLIDE!
First step: Apply by the DEADLINE!
June 30th
October 31st
Second step: Complete requirements.
8 hours of community service within Weld County
Completion of a FAFSA or alternative application.
New students must attend a mandatory meeting.
You also must have lived in Weld County for 2 of your 4 years of high school, one of which must be the year you graduate.
Third Step: Receive grant.
Fourth Step: Stay connected and keep your profile updated.
YOU are responsible to stay updated with Bright Futures news and to update your account.
Full application instructions are available at

4. What you need to know…
The Bright Futures grant is UP TO $2,000 per year.
The grant is last dollar in. This means that all scholarship, grants and “free monies” will be applied to your student account first. Bright Futures can ONLY be applied to tuition and fees.
Examples:
Ben’s tuition & fees are $4,000. Ben receives a $500 scholarship from a local rotary. He received $1,000 from the PELL grant. Ben is then eligible for $1,000 in a Bright Futures grant.
Alicia does not receive any scholarships, grants or “free monies.” Alicia is eligible for $1,000 per semester, up to $2,000 that year.
Carrie receives $1,000 from the PELL grant and $1,000 scholarship from the university. Carrie is not eligible that semester to receive Bright Future funds as her tuition & fees are fully paid for.
Bright Futures grants can only be used in Colorado or bordering states. That includes Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming and Utah.
Full application instructions are available at

5. What are you doing after high school?
Notes:
-How many of you have a plan for after high school?
-Our goal today is for you to understand the amount of opportunity that is available to you here in Weld County.
The following information was graciously provided by Employment Services of Weld County.

6. Where can I work in Weld County? Top Industries
Since the programs beginning, 84 Bright Futures students have been from Evans.  Also the current number of students that now live in Evans and have or are receiving funds is 105.  
Where can I work in Weld County? Top Industries

7. How much can I make in Weld County?
Since the programs beginning, 84 Bright Futures students have been from Evans.  Also the current number of students that now live in Evans and have or are receiving funds is 105.  
How much can I make in Weld County?
Description
Avg. Earnings Per Job
Government
$49,249
Construction
$57,800
Manufacturing
$60,542
Retail Trade
$30,338
Health Care and Social Assistance
$52,308
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
$88,918
Accommodation and Food Services
$19,287
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
$34,550
Other Services (except Public Administration)
$27,822
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$48,879
Transportation and Warehousing
$59,960
You are graduating at an amazing time! There are more jobs than there are people right now which means you have a wonderful amount of opportunities!

8. Government Careers Description Employed in Industry (2017)
% of Total Jobs in Industry (2017)
Median Hourly Earnings
Elementary School Teachers
1,211
6.7%
$21.45
Office Clerks, General
771
4.3%
$14.86
Teacher Assistants
749
4.2%
$12.20
Secondary School Teachers,
739
4.1%
$23.98

9. Since the programs beginning, 84 Bright Futures students have been from Evans.  Also the current number of students that now live in Evans and have or are receiving funds is 105.  
Construction Careers
Description
Employed in Industry (2017)
% of Total Jobs in Industry (2017)
Median Hourly Earnings
Construction Laborers
2,631
17.8%
$16.17
Carpenters
1,407
9.5%
$13.78
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
1,082
7.3%
$29.50
Electricians
771
5.2%
$22.25
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
753
5.1%
$23.13

10. Manufacturing Careers
Since the programs beginning, 84 Bright Futures students have been from Evans.  Also the current number of students that now live in Evans and have or are receiving funds is 105.  
Manufacturing Careers
Description
Employed in Industry (2017)
% of Total Jobs in Industry (2017)
Median Hourly Earnings
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
1,273
8.8%
$13.61
Helpers--Production Workers
758
5.3%
$14.17
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
608
4.2%
$16.90
Slaughterers and Meat Packers
534
3.7%
$13.48
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
451
3.1%
$33.73

11. Since the programs beginning, 84 Bright Futures students have been from Evans.  Also the current number of students that now live in Evans and have or are receiving funds is 105.  
Retail/Trade Careers
Description
Employed in Industry (2017)
% of Total Jobs in Industry (2017)
Median Hourly Earnings
Retail Salespersons
3,152
22.3%
$12.73
Cashiers
1,921
13.6%
$10.25
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
1,542
10.9%
$17.68
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers
1,461
10.3%
$8.46
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
844
6.0%
$12.31

12. Mining, Quarrying, and Oil & Gas Extraction Careers
Since the programs beginning, 84 Bright Futures students have been from Evans.  Also the current number of students that now live in Evans and have or are receiving funds is 105.  
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil & Gas Extraction Careers
Description
Employed in Industry (2017)
% of Total Jobs in Industry (2017)
Median Hourly Earnings
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
956
10.3%
$17.79
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining
912
9.8%
$21.50
Wellhead Pumpers
615
6.6%
$33.90
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
457
4.9%
$29.50
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
425
4.6%
$22.49

13. Health Care & Social Assistance Careers
Since the programs beginning, 84 Bright Futures students have been from Evans.  Also the current number of students that now live in Evans and have or are receiving funds is 105.  
Health Care & Social Assistance Careers
Description
Employed in Industry (2017)
% of Total Jobs in Industry (2017)
Median Hourly Earnings
Registered Nurses
1,136
9.8%
$32.73
Childcare Workers
817
7.1%
$7.60
Nursing Assistants
691
6.0%
$13.25
Personal Care Aides
606
5.3%
$11.13
Medical Assistants
450
3.9%
$15.99

14. - We expect our students to go into the world and do great things!
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15. What is next? Go to www.brightfuturesco.com and apply TODAY!
Begin your requirements- complete the FAFSA, complete 8 hours of community service between January 1st -June 30th, and save today’s date to add it as your mandatory meeting requirement.
Think about what we presented today. What career path will you choose in Weld County?
We are working with Employment Services of Weld County to bring job fairs to YOU!
Emphasize on this slide- DO NOT WAIT!

16. Resources: Take a picture of this slide
College Goal Sunday is October 28th.
Check out for-you and scroll to College Bound to find information on careers, test preparation, locating scholarships and more!

17. More Resources: Organizations Take a picture of this slide too.
Employment Services of Weld County
Community Foundation
Aims Community College
UNC
Bright Futures is not the only program in Weld County that can help you.

18. Final Important Information
Apply TODAY and get your requirements done soon.
Deadlines: June 30th & October 31st
Let us know if you need help!
Contact information:
ALWAYS FOR HELP FIRST!
If you’d like to schedule an application presentation, please send an to

19. www.brightfuturesco.com hello@brightfuturesco.com 970-573-5974