1. OKCPS Career Academies! Do the math!

2. Kevin Durant – 23 year old NBA basketball forward

3. 5 year $80 Million Contract with OKC Thunder Kevin earns $17 million a year

4. Mark Zuckerberg - 27-year old founder and chief executive of Facebook

5. Earned $1,487,362 in 2011 Net Worth - $17.5 billion

6. There are 450 player positions in the NBA

7. There will be 785,700 new high paying jobs in the Information Technology field in the next 7 years

8. Edward T. Welburn – General Motors Vice President of Global Design (designed the Cadillac CTS and the Chevy Camaro)

9. Mechanical Engineer In 2009 there were roughly 1.6 million engineers in the U.S. Of these, 239,000 were mechanical engineers. U.S. Mechanical engineers earn an average of $74,900 a year.

11. Registered Nurse Registered nurses (RNs) make up the largest healthcare occupation, with 2.6 million jobs. RNs make an average of $62,450 a year.

13. Financial Services Sales Agent Stockbrokers, Financial Analysts and Loan Officers can earn anywhere from $40,480 to $122,270 a year.

14. Elsie Ramos – Latina Chef

15. Culinary Artist Executive or Personal Chefs and Professional Caterers can earn between $44,000 and $97,000 a year.

16. What Does This Mean for You? Oklahoma City Public Schools will be implementing Career Academies at EVERY high school now through 2015.

17. Beginning 2012-2013, all OKCPS 8 th Graders will have the opportunity to choose a Career Academy that will help develop a path toward high paying and successful careers after high school or college. Transportation will be provided for students who choose to attend an academy.

18. Northeast Academy The Academy of Health Sciences prepares students to pursue a degree in the healthcare field and provide a chance to interact with licensed healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, and clinical researchers.

19. Northeast Academy & Capitol Hill High School The Academy of Engineering prepares students to enter the fields of engineering, and providing content in the fields of electronics, biotech, aerospace, civil engineering, and architecture.

20. John Marshall High School The Academy of Finance connects high school students with the world of financial services, offering a curriculum that covers banking and credit, financial planning, international finance, securities, insurance, accounting, and economics.

21. Star Spencer High School The Academy of Hospitality & Tourism helps students chart career paths in one of the world’s largest industries, from hotel management to sports, entertainment, and event management, and includes the study of geography, economics, and world cultures.

22. Oklahoma Centennial High School The Academy of Information Technology prepares students for career opportunities in programming, database administration, web design and administration, digital networks, and other areas in the expanding digital workplace.

23. Coming 2013-2014 Law and Criminal Justice Douglass High School Health Sciences US Grant High School & NW Classen High School

24. How To Apply 1.Contact Your School Counselor. 2.Complete the Academy Application. 3.Return the Application to the School Counselor. Academies have limited spaces, so please apply early!