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ObjectiveObjectiveTo encourage To encourage ALL ALL hhigh school students to complete igh school students to complete

a defined, rigorous academic course of a defined, rigorous academic course of

studystudy

that prepares them for a successful transition that prepares them for a successful transition

toto college or university coursework,college or university coursework,

vocational/technical training,vocational/technical training,the military, or the workforce.the military, or the workforce.

Timing of Timing of PresentationsPresentations

• Student presentations normally Student presentations normally made within 2 weeks of “course made within 2 weeks of “course sign-up day” for high schoolsign-up day” for high school

• Parent presentations made in Parent presentations made in evening, at open house or career evening, at open house or career and college fairs.and college fairs.

• High School presentations can be High School presentations can be done at any time during the year. done at any time during the year.

Synopsis of 50-MinuteSynopsis of 50-MinutePresentationPresentation

First HalfFirst Half– Introductions (Business Cards) Introductions (Business Cards) – Discussion of dynamic forces shaping world Discussion of dynamic forces shaping world

and and effect on U.S. ability to competeeffect on U.S. ability to compete– Highlights relationship of Highlights relationship of properly properly

educatededucated workforceworkforce to economic success to economic success of any nationof any nation

– Emphasis on selecting Emphasis on selecting right coursesright courses in in high school to prepare for a high school to prepare for a careercareer and be and be prepared for a lifetime of prepared for a lifetime of continual continual learninglearning

Synopsis of 50-Minute Synopsis of 50-Minute PresentationPresentation

Second HalfSecond Half

Go through budget exercise based on…Go through budget exercise based on…– Hypothetical Hypothetical monthly income of $2,250monthly income of $2,250– Relate it to a full-time, Relate it to a full-time, minimum wage minimum wage

jobjob– Recap critical importance of Recap critical importance of preparing preparing

oneselfoneself properly in high school properly in high school– Handout Handout Scholars Student BrochureScholars Student Brochure– Acquaint students with Acquaint students with Scholars ContractScholars Contract

Key PointsKey Points• Present program in Present program in classroom settingclassroom setting, ,

normally normally 25–30 students25–30 students per session per session• Do not dwell on introductions (It is difficult Do not dwell on introductions (It is difficult

enough to complete in enough to complete in 45–50 minutes45–50 minutes• Use aUse a brief personal experience to bring brief personal experience to bring

information to lifeinformation to life• Don’t preach, share----ask questions, Don’t preach, share----ask questions,

involve them in the presentationinvolve them in the presentation

• Add, delete, modify slides as Add, delete, modify slides as appropriateappropriate

Key Points ContinuedKey Points Continued

Have Have logisticslogistics lined out well in advance lined out well in advance of presentation day!of presentation day!

Where what, when, who?Where what, when, who? **WhereWhere are you presenting? are you presenting?

**What What items do you need to take with you? i.e. items do you need to take with you? i.e. computer, projector, CD, handouts (Check this out computer, projector, CD, handouts (Check this out in advance)in advance)

**When When is your presentation (time, date, how many is your presentation (time, date, how many minutes do you have for the presentation)? Make minutes do you have for the presentation)? Make sure you show up at least 20 minutes early to get sure you show up at least 20 minutes early to get set up to begin on time. Every minute you have set up to begin on time. Every minute you have with the students is valuable. with the students is valuable.

**WhoWho is your contact at the location you are is your contact at the location you are assigned?assigned?

Lessons LearnedLessons Learned• No substitute for spending time No substitute for spending time in in

classroomclassroom• Multiple presentations highly Multiple presentations highly

recommended. It gets easier the more you recommended. It gets easier the more you do it. do it.

• Kids respond to messages involving Kids respond to messages involving you, you, them and their future….especially earnings.them and their future….especially earnings.

• High levels of High levels of energy, enthusiasmenergy, enthusiasm, and , and commitment commitment are an absolute must!are an absolute must!

• Student participationStudent participation is very important to is very important to your presentation!your presentation!

Lessons LearnedLessons Learned• Avoid extensive use of Avoid extensive use of notesnotes or or script.script.• Compliment Compliment whenever possiblewhenever possible..• Do not criticizeDo not criticize but do not shy away but do not shy away

from being from being assertiveassertive and and frank.frank.• Be alert for Be alert for unexpected questionsunexpected questions; ;

i.e., “How much do you make?”i.e., “How much do you make?”• Stay in controlStay in control of the presentation of the presentation

andand the class the class. . ( The classroom teacher should ( The classroom teacher should be with you during the presentation to take care of be with you during the presentation to take care of discipline)discipline)

Bottom LineBottom LineKnowing or feeling Knowing or feeling

you have you have “reached”“reached” the students the students

with important information about their with important information about their future is one of the most gratifying future is one of the most gratifying

experiences in life!experiences in life!

Planted an important seedPlanted an important seed Helping shape their destinyHelping shape their destiny

Being rememberedBeing remembered

What is Your Role as What is Your Role as Presenter?Presenter?

• PreparePrepare• Edit Powerpoint PresentationEdit Powerpoint Presentation• Review notes and Tips for PresentersReview notes and Tips for Presenters• Be on time and ready for presentation at Be on time and ready for presentation at

schoolschool• Make Presentation to studentsMake Presentation to students• Share your experience with othersShare your experience with others• Promote the program whenever possiblePromote the program whenever possible

The work reported herein was supported under State Scholars Initiative, PR/Award Number (V051U050006), as administered by the

Office of Vocational and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education.

However, the contents do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Office of Vocational and Adult Education or the U.S.

Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.