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2 Transition Advisory Pathways Workshop Presentation Directions: © 2008 by Cortez Management Corporation. Workshop not to be used without proper license. Most slides are animated and advance automatically. Icons appear throughout the presentation to signal Class Discussions or Activities. After completing these slides, click once with the mouse or right arrow key to begin the next section of the presentation. To pause a slide, move the mouse cursor to the bottom left corner. This will signal navigation icons to appear. Click on the slide icon and select pause from the menu options. Use the Escape key to exit the presentation at any time.

3 Impact of Education on Career Options 2 2

4 Did you know… You can put a dollar value on education? Highest Education Achieved One Week’s Salary High School Dropout$440 High School Graduate$597 Associates Degree$704 Bachelors Degree$1092 Graduate Degree$1220 3 3

5 the average high school dropout makes $22,800. In a year’s time… the average high school graduate makes $31,044. That’s a difference of $81,640 in 10 years. Each year the average high school graduate makes $8,164 more than someone who dropped out. $ < $$ 4 4

6 Five years after graduation… the average high school graduate makes $31,044. the average college graduate makes $56,764. That’s a difference of $25,720 per year. 5 5

7 While an undergraduate degree may cost you…  $15,000  $20,000  $40,000 or more 6 6

8 The average lifetime salary difference between a high school graduate and a college graduate is $800,000. Is your future worth the cost of a degree? 7 7 Assign students activity. Then click to the next slide to begin the next part of the presentation.

9 Which careers are you interested in? Where do you see yourself in 10 years? 8 8

10 Did you know… there are numerous opportunities within the same career fields? Hospitality ٠H٠Hotel Manager ٠C٠Conference Coordinator ٠T٠Theme Park Guest Relations Public Service ٠S٠Social Worker ٠J٠Judge ٠F٠Firefighter Medicine ۰N۰Nurse ۰P۰Physician ۰R۰Radiological Technician …and there are different pathways to each career? 9 9

11 For example: Eric Wilson, MD ٠ Attended a public university = $18,000 per year ٠ Enrolled in in-state Medical School = $32,000 per year ٠ Followed by 3 years as a resident physician in training. 10 years after graduating high school, Eric has almost finished with his education. 10

12 Maria Espinoza, RN ٠ Attended college for 2 years in a community college and transferred to a public university for 2 years = $15,000 ٠ Enrolled in a 2 year nursing program at a hospital for $5,000 10 years after graduating from high school, Maria is a registered nurse. She has been working in a physician’s office for 4 years. 11

13 Andrew Lisner, Radiology Technician ٠ Attended a 2 year program at a community college = $5,000 10 years after graduating from High School, Andrew is working at a hospital. He has been working as a Radiological Technician for 8 years. 12

14 All of them work in the medical field, but in different ways… …and the road to get to their careers was different for each. The number of years it took to get their degrees is different. 10 years to complete 6 years to complete $52,385 2 years to complete Their salaries are different. $90,000 $44,569 The amount of money spent to get their educations is different. Total cost $82,500 Total cost $20,000 Total cost $5,000 13

15 Almost all professional careers require more than a High School education. College can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. There are many options that can significantly decrease the cost of a degree. 14

16 Easy ways to reduce the cost of a college: 1. Attend a public in-state college 2. Take basic courses at a community college, then transfer to a university 3. Apply for scholarships 15 Discuss with students. Then click to the next slide to begin the next part of the presentation.

17 Scholarships… …are just one of the many ways that you can help pay for college. Scholarships can be given for both academics and interests. For example: ٠ Great grades or test scores ٠ Extra Curricular activities ٠ Organization or Club participation ٠ Future Career interests 16

18 Loans may also be a possibility Loans can be secured through numerous sources including: ۰B۰Banks ۰I۰Independent Lenders ۰F۰Federal and State Government Agencies … and the interest rates on educational loans are usually very low! Remember, most loans don’t have to be repaid until after you graduate. 17

19 The military will also help pay for school… Scholarships are available for ROTC students especially if you are interested in careers in medicine or technology. Educational funds are provided to members of the Armed Forces. 18

20 Or if you don’t have the time to be a full-time student… there are other options including: Online Courses Weekend Programs Night Classes 19

21 …and it’s always worth the cost. Education is an investment in yourself… 20 Assign students activity. Click to the next slide to view worksheet section of presentation.

22 Activity Worksheet Section 21 Includes: Activity 1: Section A For Section A of the worksheet, have students place a check next to the sentences that will apply to you and fill in the appropriate blanks. Then, ask students to use their cost estimates and the tips listed at the bottom of the worksheet to fill in the chart. Ask students to use a 4% increase per year to calculate the cost of your expenses each year after the first year. Based on their budgets, students should decide which level of education they will need to complete in order to support the cost of their lifestyles.

23 22 Activity 1A

24 23 Activity 1A (continued)

25 24 Activity 1A (continued)

26 Activity Worksheet Section 25 Includes: Activity 1: Section B For Section B, Begin by going over the chart (located on the next page) that appears at the top of the students’ worksheets. The chart indicates the average costs for living expenses in Virginia. Remind students that the chart does not include additional costs for a cell phone, internet, cable, clothing, entertainment, or health insurance (most employers require 50% contribution to health insurance. An HMO plan for an individual who is married with no children is $450 per month.).

27 26 Activity 1B

28 Activity Worksheet Section 27 Includes: Activity 1: Section C For Section C, discuss the following questions with students: Now that students have established a budget for their monthly expenses over the course of 10 years, how does it align with their lifestyle plans? Based on the expected cost of living for the next 10 years, what do you need to accomplish to satisfy your financial obligations? Are they planning on continuing education past high school? Are they planning on working 2 or more jobs? Will they be living with a roommate for a while?

29 Activity Worksheet Section 28 Includes: Activity 1: Section C For Section C (continued): Have students continue thinking about their future by assigning this section for homework. What goals do they have for education, work, finances, and lifestyle? Instruct students to write a short paragraph explaining their goals for the times indicated below: What goals and objectives for the first year after you complete your education? What goals and objectives do you have for 5 years following the completion of your education? What goals and objectives do you have for 10 years following the completion of your education?

30 29 Activity 1C

31 Activity Worksheet Section 30 Includes: Activity 1: Section D For Section D, Hand out “Activity 1D” worksheet. The objective of this worksheet is to have students take their answers from the previous activities a step further by developing a life-long timeline (until age 78). Students will be required to create a pie graph to show the amount of time they plan to commit to education and training, and the amount of time they expect to be active in the workforce. This graph should factor the ratio between time spent preparing for their chosen career and time spent working.

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