Military Opportunities Day Lenape Regional High School “Indians”
Terminal Learning Objectives • By the end of our time together today, you will be able to; • Understand the paradigm that exists in New Jersey about military service. • Know differences between Generation X, Y and Z and how you are thinking differently. • Know that College is expensive and it is competitive because it is important to be well educated. • The world changed on us millennials. Having a degree is no longer the sole requirement for careers. • Making yourself competitive in a new economy • Be aware the programs that available to you to through the military.
Future Soldier Wilkerson Student Debt Problem • Consumer Reports “College Kind of Ruined My Life • FS Wilkerson never saw or had a reason to talk to a Military Recruiter. • His co-workers who are Reservists and Veterans getting promoted faster than him because they already have the “intangibles” that employers are looking for, such as Leadership and Team- Building. • Jonathan also spoke about how if he had known that the Army Reserve would pay his full tuition, through a Minuteman Scholarship, to George Washington University, he would have saved $200,000.
Why does every student, parent and educator need to hear the 35-minute presentation? (ASVAB / March2Success / ROTC & Minuteman Scholarships / Competition Strategy for Academies, Ivy League and Universities / GEN Z Gap Year Strategies / Grey Collar Job Market / PaYS etc.etc.etc)
March2Success Success Story MID MID AT ATLAN ANTIC IC 1K3K Who: Brian What: March2Success – Success story When: Enlisted Oct 2016 Where: From Phillipsburg, NJ Why: His original EST score was a 9 and after a few weeks scored a 33. Result: PVT Gomez is now enlisted in the US Army as a 14T - Patriot Launching Station Enhanced Operator/Maintainer
Oxford Area High School Marches 2 Success 1K6B – West Chester Recruiting Center Who: West Chester Recruiting Center What: March 2 Success Club When: 17 Jan 2016 Where: Oxford Area HS, PA Why: The school lost funding for their SAT/ACT preparatory class and the Army stepped in and offered March 2 Success for their students.
Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion 1K4F Competition Strategy Success Story • Using the USAR as a competition strategy to apply to the right school in order to pursue one’s passions and gain critical career experience and certifications. • Chris was a Senior at Red Bank Regional High School in Red Bank, NJ. He applied early acceptance to several universities to include the University of Michigan and University of Rhode Island. • He was accepted to the URI Engineering Program early acceptance but not UM. • US Army Reserve as a 42A, Human Resources Technician. He was then able to apply to the University of Michigan's Engineering program again as a Service Member. • He was accepted to the program for the fall of 2017 as The University of Michigan is an Army Concurrent Admission Program Partner (ConAP).
Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion 1K4E West Point Story • How a Central Jersey Resident can enlist, get accepted to West Point, and receive a commission. • 2LT Campbell graduated from Middletown North. He was denied acceptance to the United States Military Academy at West Point. • Army Reserves as a Civil Affairs Specialist. After completing BCT and AIT he joined his unit where he reapplied to West Point as a service member. • West Point has an estimated 80 prior service slots that require a Commander’s endorsement where as civilians require a Congressional nomination. 2LT Campbell received his endorsement and reported to the United States Military Preparatory School at West Point.
Meet Future Soldier On track to receive Full Ride to Drexel . Emily Baretta High School Senior at Plymouth Whitemarsh Total Cost of Package : Over $280,000 paid This is her Army story... for by the US Army Applied to Temple, Drexel and St. Joseph’s Applying for Total Obligation to the Army: 6 Years Army Reserve Minuteman Scholarship serving locally in the Army Reserve Has a passion for Global Studies Currently enlisted in the US Army Reserve as 9. Emily Graduates Drexel , 35F - Intelligence Analyst Commissions as a Reserve Officer, and attends Branch 1. Emily receives 3. Reserve Ambassador 5. Emily begins Cadet Officer 7 . Summer after Sophomore training over the summer. Acceptance Letter from interviews Emily. Receives shadowing (SMP) at Local year, Emily attends 2 weeks Drexel University, ConAP nomination for scholarship . Reserve Unit 1 weekend/month. Officer Training 2. Emily meets with a 8 . Between her Junior and Senior 4. Emily receives notification 6. Emily begins college at Reserve Career Counselor Drexel University, Takes that she has been awarded a Year, she attends a 30-day to create Minuteman 10. Emily finds a local Minuteman scholarship . Military Science Class Leadership Development Course Scholarship Packet civilian job through PaYS , and continues to http://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Home/Benefit_Library/Federal_Benefits_Pag drill as a commissioned e/Concurrent_Admissions_Program_(ConAP).html Officer with her Reserve Unit https://www.armypays.com/INDEX.html http://www.usar.army.mil/Featured/Resources/Educational-Benefits/Minuteman-Scholarship/
Total Value and Compensation gained through the USAR Minuteman Scholarship ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR MINUTEMAN SMP CADETS Tuition (at Drexel University): 4 yrs @ $61,000/yr = $244,000.00 • Upon commissioning, Cadets who participated in the Minuteman SMP earn $102.36 more per weekend than their peers of the US Army Reserve Pay : same rank, due to having 4 years in service; • 1st Year: • SMP Cadets have the opportunity to train with the unit they will • Monthly Training: ($297.54/weekend) x (12 weekends)= $3570.48 join , meaning they will have rapport with their future supervisor • and other leaders within the unit; Annual Training: ($74.38/day) x (14 days) = $1041.32 • SMP time counts toward reserve retirement (meaning they will • 2nd Year: only have 16 years left until they can retire after commissioning, • Monthly Training : ($297.54/weekend) x (12 weekends) = $3570.48 as opposed to 20); • Annual Training : ($74.38/day) x (14 days) = $1041.32 • SMP Cadets are eligible for Tricare Health Insurance (TRS); • • SMP Cadets are authorized to use on-post facilities (if available), 3rd Year: many of which are tax-free , such as the Commissary/PX , • Monthly Training : ($317.52/weekend) x (12 weekends) = $3810.24 workout facilities, and outdoor recreation rentals ; they are also • Annual Training : ($79.38/day) x (14 days) = $1111.32 authorized to reserve Space-Available (Space-A) airline flights. • 4th Year: • Monthly Training : ($332.88/weekend) x (12 weekends) = $3994.56 TOTAL VALUE and Compensation of • Annual Training : ($83.22/day) x (14 days) = $1165.08 Minuteman Scholarship at Drexel University: • Total (4-year) Reserve Pay: $19,304.80 $287,304.80 ROTC Stipend : • Freshman: ($300/mo) x (12mo)=$3600/yr • Sophomore: ($350/mo) x (12mo)=$4200/yr TOTAL VALUE and Compensation of • Junior: ($450/mo) x (12mo)=$5400/yr Post 9-11 GI Bill to pay for Masters~: • Senior: ($500/mo) x (12mo)=$6000/yr $65,911.29 + housing • Total (4-year) ROTC Stipend: $19,200.00 Book Stipend : ($1200/yr) x (4 yrs) = $4800.00 http://www.military.com/education/gi-bill/new-post-911-gi-bill-overview.html
Thinking about a Gap Year? WWMD? (What Would Malia Do?) 2 Year Enlistments Now Available! Malia Obama,18 years old, is a member of Generation Z. Before attending Harvard University, she took what’s called a “Gap Year” to work in the film industry as an intern. Generation Z’ers are setting a trend, taking up to three years before they attend university to Confirm or Deny their Passion: Live abroad and get paid for work, rent, utilities, and food . Receive college credit for the training you receive (Up to 30 semester hours!) Receive over $65,000 for college Get Service-Members Preference when applying to college 1. Diver 9. Satellite Technician 17. Financial Management 2. Animal Care Specialist 10. Paralegal 18. Human Resources 3. Construction Engineer 11. Intelligence Analyst 19. Chaplain Assistant Gap Year 4. Electrician 12. Geospatial Intel Imagery Analyst 20. Orthopedic Specialist Jobs 5. Carpenter/Mason 13. Human Intelligence Collector (CIA) 21. Physical Therapy Available: 6. Geospatial Engineer 14. Signal Intelligence Analyst (FBI/CIA) 22. Nutrition Care 7. Cisco Systems Engineer (IT) 15. Linguist (UN/FBI/CIA) 23. Eye Specialist And 67 more! 8. Behavioral Health Specialist 16. Preventive Medicine Specialist After 2 years Active Duty (plus training), return home to continue your job PART TIME job for 2 more years in the Reserves Return home with RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE, RESPECTED CHARACTER TRAITS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND COLLEGE CREDITS What can you do after you return home? College, Trade School, or a Job .
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