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Preparing for Your Future: The Importance of Education and Career Readiness

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In our rapidly changing world, it’s crucial for students to prepare for the future by focusing on solid academic foundations and exploring career possibilities. With statistics showing significant differences in earnings based on education level, the importance of advanced degrees in STEM fields becomes clear. This presentation emphasizes the need for robust education, critical thinking skills, and proactive choices, guiding students on selecting courses and preparing for vital assessments. Get ready to embrace opportunities and shape a brighter future.

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  1. About Me • When I was your age… • I am here today because… • My expectations of you today are…

  2. Our ChAnGiNg World Some Fun Facts • In the next 6 minutes, 60 babies will be born in the U.S • Average annual earnings of workers age 18 and older with… • $83,144 - an advanced degree • $58,613 -a bachelor’s degrees • $31,283 - a high school diploma • $21,023 - without a high school diploma • 1.5 – 3% of students SUCCEED as a professional athlete or performer

  3. Evolving Technology NOW 2012 Cell Phone Weight: less than 3 oz. 2012 Computer Thousands of times more memory! THEN 1973 – First Cell phone Weight: 1 lb, 14 oz. 1964 – IBM Computer 8MB of Memory

  4. Can you believe it? 25 years ago they didn’t have… DVDs Digital Cameras GPS PDA’s Self checkout lanes Satellite TV Email High Definition TV

  5. In Your Lifetime Low skill jobs = eliminated Grocery stores cashiers Receptionists Bank Tellers Toll Takers Self Checkout Voicemail Systems ATM Machines EZ Tags

  6. Are you preparing for life? Start preparing NOW! 14-18 18-22 22-70 70-90 0-14 What are you going to do? Working life Average of 48 years High School

  7. High School 101 Research shows that a specific set of courses will help ensure that you have the greatest chance of success after high school 4 years of English Language Arts 4 years of Social Studies 4 years of Math 4 years of Science 2 years of a Foreign Language

  8. But why Math and Science? • These are the foundations for careers in Engineering, Technology, Science and Math. • People with careers in STEM: • Help make the world a better place. • Shape the world for the future. • Make money while having a fun job!

  9. (some) STEM Careers

  10. Jobs of the Future

  11. Grand Engineering Challenges • Make solar energy economical • Advance personalized learning • Manage the nitrogen cycle • Provide energy from fusion • Provide access to clean water • Restore and improve urban infrastructure • Advance health informatics • Engineer better medicines • Develop carbon sequestration methods • Secure cyberspace • Enhance virtual reality • Reverse engineer the brain

  12. What are employers looking for? • Solid academic preparation • Sound science and mathfoundation • Computer literacy • Good communication skills (oral and written) • Ability to think criticallyand make good decisions • Team-orientedemployees • Motivated/Strong Attitude

  13. How you can begin preparing • Start thinking about career options that interest you • Plan to take Advanced Placement or Dual Credit courses in High School • Begin preparing to take the SAT and/or ACT tests for college admission • Research Community Colleges and Universities that fit YOUR career interests • Develop a list of schools that you would like to visit