YOUR future doesn t have to be a mystery.

YOUR future doesn t have to be a mystery.

Critical Year Investment=Profitable Working Years 8 Critical Years Ages 14-22 48 Working Years Ages 22-70 0 14 18 22 Age in Years 70 90 Birth High School Higher Education Retirement

FASTEST GROWING JOBS Medical Careers Technology Careers Security Careers Public Service Careers Trade Careers Over 90% of the 30 fastest growing jobs will require education or training beyond high school. U.S. Department of Labor (2010-2020)

So you want to be a star? Only 0.04% of the world population is famous 0.04%= 1 IN 2000 PEOPLE SOURCE: WORK.CHRON.COM

Think sports will be your meal ticket? Football 1,093,234 71,291 Men s Basketball 18,320 Baseball 33,431 Women s Basketball 16,319 Men s Soccer 23,602 541,054 482,629 433,344 417,419 Source: NCAA High School Athletes College Athletes Drafted Pro-Athletes NCAA Athletic Clearinghouse (Eligibility Center) requires athletes to be a high school graduate with a minimum 2.3 GPA

Over 68% of the incarcerated population are high school dropouts Source: Department of Justice Statistics FAST MONEY Hear about making fast money- But what does that mean?? USUALLY ILLEGAL ACTIVITY YOU JEOPARDIZE: Your safety Your reputation Your rights Your future

Choices After High School College Technical training Military Entry-level job Unemployment

($11- Minimum Wage 2020)

Minimum Wage Household Budget Federal Income Tax 290.60 1469.40 Woo-hoo- I got a job and a paycheck!! $1760.00 State Income Tax 105.60 1363.80 Social Security/Medicare 134.64 1229.16 $1,760 per Month Earnings ($22,880/ Year or $11.00/ Hour)

Minimum Wage Household Budget $1760.00 Federal Income Tax 290.60 1469.40 State Income Tax 105.60 1363.80 Social Security/Medicare 134.64 1229.16 Rent (w/roommate) 400.00 829.16 Car Payment 300.00 529.16 Car Insurance 80.00 449.16 Gasoline 60.00 389.16 $1,760 per Month Earnings ($22,880/ Year or $11.00/ Hour)

Minimum Wage Household Budget $1760.00 Federal Income Tax 290.60 1469.40 State Income Tax 105.60 1363.80 Social Security/Medicare 134.64 1229.16 Rent (with roommate) 400.00 829.16 Car Payment 300.00 529.16 Car Insurance 80.00 449.16 Gasoline 60.00 389.16 $1,760 per Month Earnings ($22,880/ Year or $11.00/ Hour) Cell Phone 60.00 329.16 Utilities 125.00 204.16 $200 left for Food, Fun, and Fashion What? That won t work???!?! $204.16

Show Me the Money! Median Annual Incomes in the U.S. High School Graduate: $33,852 Associate s Degree: $40,404 Bachelor s Degree: $57,616 Master s Degree: $69,108 Professional Degree: $89,128 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Position Survey (2013) On average those who complete college earn almost ONE MILLION DOLLARS more than high school graduates over the course of a lifetime.

High School Diploma Security guard $23,190 File clerk 20,460 Bank teller 21,350 Construction worker 25,340 Fast food cook 19,890 Nursing attendant 21,030

Popular Careers Financial analysts-$81,760 Advertising/promotions manager-$127,560 Paramedic-$32,670 Physician assistant-$101,480 Web developer- $66,130 Marketing specialist-$62,560 Cosmetologist-$26,047 TV, video, camera operator/editor-$59,040 Food Service Manager-$48,690 Dentist-$150,889 Personal Trainer-$55,520 Accounting- $81,760 Flight Attendant-$68,207 College Professor-$89,749 Public School Teacher-$53,183 Nurse Practitioner-$97,448 Physical Therapist-$80,139

Metropolitan Career Technical Center 7701 Scott Hamilton Drive Little Rock, AR 72209 Half days in high school Some areas of study earn a certification with graduation Talk with your counselor Available areas of study: Automotive Collision Repair Automotive Service Technology Advertising Design Cosmetology I & II Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Computer Technology/Engineering Health Science Technology Education Metal Fabrication/Welding Graphics Communications/Printing Technology Radio Broadcasting Television Production

High School Diploma + 1 Year of technical school or on-the-job training (for certification) Emergency medical technician $28,630 Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 35,530 Auto mechanic 30,590 Carpenter 33,860 Fire fighter 34,340 Plumber 38,600 Electrician 44,800 Truck driver 35,450

Associate s Degree (A.A.) (two years of college) Medical records technician $30,500 Drafting technician 41,470 Restaurant manager 46,400 Paralegal 37,130 Avionics technician 38,930 Respiratory therapist 47,800 Electrical line repairman 49,260 Dental hygienist 63,670

Bachelor s Degree (B.A., B.S.) (four years of college) Business manager/administrator $62,270 Bank loan officer 60,580 High school teacher 47,570 Registered nurse (RN) 57,040 Human resource manager 83,200 Accountant 52,490 Graphic designer 36,030 Social worker 47,920 Computer software engineer 89,380 Mechanical engineer 66,710

Master s Degree, Doctorate and Professional Degree (5-10 years of college) Veterinarian Architect Pharmacist Chemical Engineer Lawyer Chief executive officer Industrial production manager Family practice physician $74,750 72,410 96,110 91,000 100,620 136,930 77,330 206,030

PREPARE NOW FOR YOUR FUTURE Good High School Choices = Career Success

Companies want employees who: Took challenging classes in high school not the minimum. Speak and write well. Are reliable with good attendance. Have good critical thinking skills. Have strong computer skills. Work well as part of a team and have a good work ethic. Are responsible with social media. Are drug free.

Real Life Impact Honor Roll students may qualify for 15-30% savings on auto insurance. ARKANSAS INSURANCE INFORMATION Students must have a C average (2.0 GPA) or above- to take their Arkansas driving test. Social Media posts never go away. Employers can research you for years to come. Keep it clean. Keep it positive.

Choices beyond high school? Opportunities for a better job? Money for greater buying power? Control over your future?

You are an Arkansas Scholar beginning the first day of 9 th Grade.

Being an Arkansas Scholar 1.Take the Smart Core curriculum in High School. Requirements: Four Units of Math Four Units of English Three Units of Science Three Units of Social Studies (Complete remaining courses)

Being an Arkansas Scholar 2. Make a semester grade of C or better in all academic courses.

Being an Arkansas Scholar 3. Attend school at least 95% of the time or more-do not miss more than 9 days per year or more then 36 days total of high school.

Being an Arkansas Scholar 4. Complete high school in eight consecutive semesters.

Arkansas Scholar Requirements 1.Take the Smart Core curriculum during high school. (Requirements: Four Units of Math and English Three Units of Science and Social Studies Complete Remaining Courses) 2.Make a semester grade of C or better in all academic courses. 3.Maintain a 95% attendance rate. Miss no more than 9 days per year or 36 days total in 4 years. 4.Complete high school in eight consecutive semesters.

Make your time in the classroom count!

10 Steps to Academic Success

Arkansas Scholar Scholarship Benefits U of A Pulaski Technical College Offers up to $500 per qualifying semester for up to four qualifying semesters Local employers look for the Arkansas Scholars seal on your transcript Requirements: Graduate in 8 consecutive semesters with a C in all Smart Core classes and maintain a 95% attendance record.

Being an Arkansas Scholar could help you earn other opportunities! You may also qualify for the Arkansas Challenge (Lottery) Scholarship Requirements: Graduate from an Arkansas high school and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or better in Smart Core classes -ora minimum ACT score of 19 (Be sure to check qualifying requirements annually.)

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