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OKCPS Career Academies! D o t h e m a t h !

OKCPS Career Academies! D o t h e m a t h !. Kevin Durant – 25 year old NBA basketball forward. 5 year $80 Million Contract with OKC Thunder Kevin earns $17 million a year. Mark Zuckerberg - 27-year old founder and chief executive of Facebook. Net Worth - $19.8 billion.

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OKCPS Career Academies! D o t h e m a t h !

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  1. OKCPS Career Academies!Dothemath!

  2. Kevin Durant – 25 year old NBA basketball forward

  3. 5 year $80 Million Contract with OKC ThunderKevin earns $17 million a year

  4. Mark Zuckerberg - 27-year old founder and chief executive of Facebook

  5. Net Worth - $19.8 billion

  6. There are 450 player positions in the NBA

  7. There will be 785,700 new high paying jobs in the Information Technology field in the next 7 years

  8. Edward T. Welburn – General Motors Vice President of Global Design (designed the Cadillac CTS and the Chevy Camaro)

  9. Mechanical Engineer In 2009 there were roughly 1.6 million engineers in the U.S. Of these, 239,000 were mechanical engineers. U.S. Mechanical engineers earn an average of $74,900 a year.

  10. Registered Nurse Registered nurses (RNs) make up the largesthealthcare occupation, with 2.6 million jobs. RNs make an average of $62,450 a year.

  11. Financial Services Sales Agent Stockbrokers, Financial Analysts and Loan Officers can earn anywhere from $40,480 to $122,270 a year.

  12. Elsie Ramos – Latina Chef

  13. Culinary Artist Executive or Personal Chefs and Professional Caterers can earn between $44,000 and$97,000 a year.

  14. What Does This Mean for You? Oklahoma City Public Schools has Career Academies at EVERY high school.

  15. All OKCPS 8th Graders will have the opportunity to choose a Career Academy that will help develop a path toward high paying and successful careers after high school or college.

  16. Northeast Academy, Northwest Classen High School & US Grant High School The Academy of Health Sciences prepares students to pursue a degree in the healthcare field and provide a chance to interact with licensed healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, and clinical researchers.

  17. Northeast Academy & Capitol Hill High School The Academy of Engineering prepares students to enter the fields of engineering, and providing content in the fields of electronics, biotech, aerospace, civil engineering, and architecture.

  18. John Marshall High School The Academy of Finance connects high school students with the world of financial services, offering a curriculum that covers banking and credit, financial planning, international finance, securities, insurance, accounting, and economics.

  19. Star Spencer High School The Academy of Hospitality & Tourism helps students chart career paths in one of the world’s largest industries, from hotel management to sports, entertainment, and event management, and includes the study of geography, economics, and world cultures.  

  20. Oklahoma Centennial High School & Southeast High School The Academy of Information Technology prepares students for career opportunities in programming, database administration, web design and administration, digital networks, and other areas in the expanding digital workplace.

  21. Douglass High School The Academy of Law and Public Safety will provide opportunities for students to explore areas of law and public safety that will result in students making informed choices regarding post-secondary educational opportunities. Students will study career-specific curricula, participate in work-based learning experiences, and establish relationships with professionals in all fields of the law and public safety.

  22. How Do I Apply? • Contact Your School Counselor. • Attend the Career Academy Showcase with your parent. • Select the Academy theme you wish to study. • Complete the Academy Application. Academies have limited spaces, so please apply early!

  23. Do The Math In 2014, approximately 36,000 Oklahoma high school students are expected to graduate. Approximately 51 % will enter college or post secondary education. In 4 years it will be your turn, will you be ready?

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