1. 3 rd Annual School to World

2. What do I want to do? Who do I want to be? Why is school important? We all need pathways to potential destinations.

3. 2002 Sponsors Philips Semiconductors NM Commission on Higher Education /GEAR UP Central Area Workforce Investment Board Lockheed Martin/Sandia National Laboratories Public Service Company of New Mexico SUMCO USA City of Albuquerque Wells Fargo Bank Albuquerque Public Schools Clear Channel Outdoor Home Builders Association of Central NM and Foundation for Building First State Bank SMPC Architects Dekker/Perich/Sabatini Herb & Diane Denish Rick Johnson & Company Clear Channel Radio McDonalds United Way of Central New Mexico Middle Rio Grande Business and Education Collaborative Focus Foundation

4. Information to all NM mid and high schools and local non-profits Pre-registration packets: Promotional video Career Interest Survey (English and Spanish) Press releases for announcements, school newsletter Directions to event Parent letter Website School presentations as requested At the event: Passport/Bag Lunch Invite the students

5. Outreach l High Schools –West Mesa, Rio Grande, Albuquerque, Valley, Highland l Middle schools –Van Buren, John Adams, Ernie Pyle, Washington, Wilson, Taylor, Hayes l Rural New Mexico –Aztec, Cuba, Shiprock, Texico, Clovis, Espanola l Native American students –St. Anthonys, Alamo Navajo, Tohajillee

6. Additional Advertising l APS Parent Letter l Outdoor Advertising l Radio Advertising l McDonalds Tray Liners l Book Covers

7. Invite the volunteers Over 200 volunteers return Target specific careers gaps (professional athlete, vet, etc.) Partnerships (Presbyterian, TVI, construction industry) Provide lots of information (maps, training, reception) At the event: T-shirt, Lunch There’s a story only you can tell. Be a hero. Brag a little. Tell a kid about your career.

8. Thank You Reception l Sponsors l Volunteers l Teachers

9. Food & Refreshments Map to… destinations & fun Business Management Health Medicine Technology Engineering Agriculture Science Arts Communication Human Public Service Education Training Community

10. Food & Refreshments Map to… destinations & fun Business Management Health Medicine Technology Engineering Agriculture Science Arts Communication Human Public Service Education Training Community

12. Food & Refreshments Map to… destinations & fun Business Management Health Medicine Technology Engineering Agriculture Science Arts Communication Human Public Service Education Training Community

14. Food & Refreshments Map to… destinations & fun Business Management Health Medicine Technology Engineering Agriculture Science Arts Communication Human Public Service Education Training Community

16. Food & Refreshments Map to… destinations & fun Business Management Health Medicine Technology Engineering Agriculture Science Arts Communication Human Public Service Education Training Community

18. 1500 New Mexico students attended 650 Parents, chaperones, teachers, siblings 500 Volunteers representing over 150 occupations (20% increase) Schools Represented (119 Total, 23% increase): 50 Albuquerque Public Schools 45 Public Schools outside of Alb 22 Private Schools 2 Home Schools On a scale of 1-5 Average Satisfaction ratings - 4.7 2002 School to World Statistics

19. Responses from School to World 2002: Students “It was great to see that people care about New Mexico youth” “The people explained things in good ways, it will help me in choosing my career goals” “The volunteers were friendly and easy to talk to, plus I got extra credit!” Teachers “Active volunteer involvement and they paid attention to students” (Navajo Pine) “Multitude of opportunities to learn” (LBJ Middle School) Parents “I wish I had this when I was in school!” “Encourages kids to start early at planning their futures and gives information on where to get help” Volunteers “The presenters were particularly enthusiastic this year “ “This is the best and most important program for younger teens that we have during the school year”