NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOLARSSCHOLARS

College Ready,

Work Ready,

Ready for Life.

“Follow The Child”

What is NH Scholars?

• National program using business leaders to motivate students, beginning in 8th grade, to complete a rigorous course of study

• Helps students attain skills they need in work & life: the ability to tackle challenging work & learn what they need to know to do it

Challenge Yourself

Over 70% of recent high school grads wish they

had taken more rigorous courses in high school.

Source: Achieve 2005

Business volunteers help students learn

the 21st century skills that today’s employers require

Who can be a NH Scholar?

• Generally, 25% of students already doing this

• Main target: Remaining 75% of student body

Program targets all students

What does a NH Scholar receive?

• Gold medallion at graduation• NH Scholars seal on diploma• Electronic indication on transcript• Increased academic and financial rewards

4-YearCollege4-YearCollege

Workforce(Civilian & Military)

Workforce(Civilian & Military)

Community or Technical

College

Community or Technical

College

New Hampshire Scholars Course of StudyNew Hampshire Scholars Course of Study

99thth 1010thth 1111thth 12th12th

English IEnglish I English IIEnglish II English IIIEnglish III English IVEnglish IV

Algebra IAlgebra I GeometryGeometry Algebra IIAlgebra II Higher Level Higher Level MathMath

Physical SciencePhysical Science BiologyBiology ChemistryChemistry PhysicsPhysics

World HistoryWorld History Economics/ Govt.Economics/ Govt. U.S. HistoryU.S. History World World GeographyGeography

2 years of the same Foreign Language2 years of the same Foreign Language

New Hampshire Scholars Have More New Hampshire Scholars Have More Options in Their Chosen Career PathwayOptions in Their Chosen Career Pathway

Encourages students to go

above and beyond high school graduation

requirements.

Why participate?College, Career, Money

• Your high school transcript is your scorecard.

• Colleges and employers evaluate you on your skills and accomplishments

• More opportunities for federal, local and institutional scholarships (That’s FREE money for college!)

• Challenge yourself! Put yourself in a position to succeed.

New Hampshire Scholar

Global Competition

SOURCE "Global Gamesmanship," Harvard Business Review, Vol. 81, No. 5, May 2003.

Hours an Average American Student Hours an Average American Student Spends in SchoolSpends in School

Mon.Mon. Tues.Tues. Wed.Wed. Thur.Thur. Fri.Fri. Sat.Sat. Sun.Sun.

8:008:00

9:009:00

10:0010:00

11:0011:00

12:0012:00

1:001:00

2:002:00

3:003:00

4:004:00

5:005:00

Typical Japanese Student Typical Japanese Student School Day/WeekSchool Day/Week

Mon.Mon. Tues.Tues. Wed.Wed. Thur.Thur. Fri.Fri. Sat.Sat. Sun.Sun.

8:008:00

9:009:00

10:0010:00

11:0011:00

12:0012:00

1:001:00

2:002:00

3:003:00

4:004:00

5:005:00 • Two-hour home study time Sun.–Thurs.• School year of 225 days vs. our 180PLUS

Phasing Out Low-Skill Jobs

Fact: 70% of jobs that may be available to you after high school have not even been invented yet.

telephone operator

fork lift operator

assembly line worker

Prepared Applicants Get the JobsPrepared Applicants Get the Jobs

“About 60% of applicants are poorly prepared for a typical entry-level job because they simply lack the necessary basic education skills required in today’s labor market.”

25 Applicants

– 15 Do Not

Qualify

10 Qualify

25 Applicants

– 15 Do Not

Qualify

10 Qualify

SOURCE: 2005 Skills Gap Report – Deloitte, 2005

WORKING LIFEOF 48 YEARS

HIGHSCHOOL

WHY?• Keep up to date in current job/vocation• Retrain for newly created jobs• Have flexibility to switch careers

Life-span AnalysisLife-span Analysis

High school is the most critical period in your life

Prepare Now! For Life-long Learning

0–140–14 14–1814–18 22–7022–70 70–9070–90

Business & Industry Need…Business & Industry Need…

• Solid academic preparation

• Good communication skills (verbal and written)

• Sound science and math foundation

• Ability to think critically and make decisions

• Computer-literacy

• Team-oriented employees

$27,000/year$2,250/month

IMAGINE your jobIMAGINE your job

Tom Mortensen, Postsecondary Opportunity, No. 89, November 1999

Federal Income Tax (15%)$300

Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950

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Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707

Social Security/Medicare (10.8%)$243

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Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1492

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Medical/Dental Insurance$215

Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092

Housing(Rent: 1 bedroom/1 bathroom)

$400

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Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092Food 300 792

Food$300

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Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707Medical/Dental Insurance 105 1,492Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092Food 300 792Car Payments 300 492

Car Payments $300

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Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092Food 300 792Car Payments 300 492Car Insurance 100 392

Car Insurance $100

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Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092Food 300 792Car Payments 300 492Car Insurance 100 392Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332

Gas, Oil, etc. $60

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Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092Food 300 792Car Payments 300 492Car Insurance 100 392Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332Telephone 25 307

Telephone $25

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Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092Food 300 792Car Payments 300 492Car Insurance 100 392Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332Telephone 25 307Utilities 100 207

Utilities $100

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Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092Food 300 792Car Payments 300 492Car Insurance 100 392Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332Telephone 25 307Utilities 100 207Clothing 50 157

Clothing $50

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Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092Food 300 792Car Payments 300 492Insurance 100 392Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332Telephone 25 307Utilities 100 207Clothing 50 157Entertainment 50 107

Entertainment $50

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Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092Food 300 792Car Payments 300 492Car Insurance 100 392Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332Telephone 25 307Utilities 100 207Clothing 50 157Entertainment 50 107Savings 50 57

Savings $50

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Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092Food 300 792Car Payments 300 492Insurance 100 392Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332Telephone 25 307Utilities 100 207Clothing 50 157Entertainment 50 107Savings 50 57Medical Expenses 25 32

Medical Expenses $25

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Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092Food 300 792Car Payments 300 492Car Insurance 100 392Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332Telephone 25 307Utilities 100 207Clothing 50 157Entertainment 50 107Savings 50 57Medical Expenses 25 32Furniture, TV, Appliances 15 17

Furniture, TV, Appliances $15

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Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092Food 300 792Car Payments 300 492Car Insurance 100 392Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332Telephone 25 307Utilities 100 207Clothing 50 157Entertainment 50 107Savings 50 57Medical Expenses 25 32Furniture, TV, Appliances 15 17Miscellaneous 17 0

Miscellaneous $17

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Federal Income Tax (15%) $300 $1,950Social Security/Medicare (10.8%) 243 1,707Medical/Dental Insurance 215 1,492Housing (Rent: 1 Bdrm, Unfurn) 400 1,092Food 300 792Car Payments 300 492Insurance 100 392Gas, Oil, etc. 60 332Telephone 25 307Utilities 100 207Clothing 50 157Entertainment 50 107Savings 50 57Medical Expenses 25 32Furniture, TV, Appliances 15 17Miscellaneous 17 0

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Minimum Wage vs. Skilled JobMinimum Wage vs. Skilled Job

$7.25

x 40 hrs/wk

$290.00

x 52 wks/yr

$15,080.00 year

$7.25

x 40 hrs/wk

$290.00

x 52 wks/yr

$15,080.00 year

Unskilled Labor

Unskilled Labor

$14.50

x 40 hrs/wk

$580.00

x 52 wks/yr

$30,160.00 year

$14.50

x 40 hrs/wk

$580.00

x 52 wks/yr

$30,160.00 year

SkilledLabor

SkilledLabor

You choose!You choose!

World-Class Jobs for World-Class Jobs for New Hampshire ScholarsNew Hampshire Scholars

Office Manager $38,000

Industrial Engineering

$53, 500

Paralegal$45,820

SOURCE: US Bureau of Labor Statistics and US Census Bureau, 2005

Starting Salaries with 2-year Associate’s or Certificate Degree

World-Class Jobs for World-Class Jobs for New Hampshire ScholarsNew Hampshire Scholars

Architect

$58,000

Electrical Engineer$54,209

Business Administration $53,928

SOURCE: National Association of Colleges and Employers, 2005

Starting Salaries with a Bachelor’s Degree

The next four years are the best chance students have to determine their future.

No matter what your past performance was, you have a brand new opportunity to become a better student and succeed in life!

Make becoming a New Hampshire Scholar part of preparing for your Career Pathway!

Make the most of high school This time period shapes you

What’s Next?What’s Next?

You and your parent sign the You and your parent sign the pledge sheetpledge sheet

Meet with your counselor to Meet with your counselor to develop a develop a 4-year education plan4-year education plan

ChallengeChallenge yourself every day yourself every day

Top 10 Reasons to be a Top 10 Reasons to be a New Hampshire ScholarNew Hampshire Scholar

1. Better prepared for post secondary, the workforce, and/or military – NH Scholars test out of remedial classes in college

2. Economic prosperity - Quality workforce brings jobs to your community

3. & 4. Scholarships & College Admissibility - Better candidate for merit scholarships and admission to college

5. Recognition – Gold medallion, transcript, diploma, benefits, acknowledgement

6. Attendance and discipline - Scholars attain critical thinking and problem solving skills

7. SAT, ACT, NECAP and college entrance exams are higher

8. Community Service – Scholars are recognized in their community for their volunteer service. It is a fact that students who do community service make better grades in school.

9. Nationally recognized program – State Scholars is a nationally recognized program in twenty-five states by the US Department of Education.

10. It is just the smart thing to do. Without an education there are lesser opportunities for a career that will adequately support a family in the future. High School is the place that you must start to plan your future.

Become aBecome a Scholar Scholar today…today…Become aBecome a Success Success tomorrow!tomorrow!

For more information about the New Hampshire Scholars Program

please contact:

Scott Power, Director3 Barrell Court, Suite 100

Concord, NH 03301603.225.4199 x300

www.NHscholars.org