Tech Prep: Whats in It for you

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Tech PrepWhats in It for you?

• A Middle School Presentation
• Provided by
• Tech Prep of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc.

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Its making your dreams come true !
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Where will you be working?
The Critical Decision Years!
48 Working Years
Age
80
11
18
70
Adulthood
0
10
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Its your life. You decide.
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Tech Prep will prepare you for your future
career.
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Where do you start?

• 1. Know what careers are available.
• 2. Know what types of skills are required.
• 3. Know how much education you will need.
• 4. Know how much you will be earning.

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1998-2008 U.S. 4 Year Degree Occupations
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1998-2008 U.S. 1-3 Years of Education
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Top Ten Rio Grande Valley Growth Jobs Until 2008

• Education Required
• 10. Child Care Workers High School
• 9. Teacher Aides High School
• 8. Truck Drivers, Heavy High School
• 7. Social Workers High School 4
• Marketing/Sales High School 2
• Supervisors

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Top TenRio Grande Valley Growth Job Until 2008

• Education Required
• 5. Health Prof./Techs High School 2
• 4. Teachers - Special Ed. High School 4
• 3. Teachers - Secondary High School 4
• 2. Registered Nurses High School 2 or
  more
• 1. General Managers/ High School 4 or
  more
• CEOs

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Todays Vs. Tomorrows Workplace
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More Education More Money
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Tech Prep helps you prepare for High School and
College.
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Why plan for High School?

• High School is preparing you for College and
  your future Career

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In a Typical High School...

• 1/3 are preparing to go to College
• 2/3
• ? lack focus
• ? take the easiest courses
• ? are disinterested in class-work
• ? are underachieving
• ? are least prepared for a job

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Why not drop out?

• If you drop out
• No job
• No money
• No future
• No respect

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What do I need to do?

• 1. Pick the graduation plan that best prepares
  you for college and work
• 2. Choose electives that best fit your career
  goals

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Graduation Plans
State Recommended
Distinguished Achievement Program
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Elective Options

• Math/Science/English

• Career/Technology

others
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Tech PrepWhats in It for You?
Free College Credit
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Free College Credit

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• ? State Recommended
  or D A P Graduation Plan
• ? Career/Technology classes
• ( must earn B or better)
• And

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You can be a Tech Prep Texas Scholar!

• Certificate of achievement
• Special graduation cord
• Texas Grant
• Possible scholarship

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www.techprepRGV.com
 
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S-TEAM Contact

• Your Name
• Your Title

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Let Tech Prep help you prepare for your future
today!