Design Thinking Action Lab - Assignment 2 - "Ideate"

1. Ideate
Assignment 2
Kerry Maton
Students who are unsure of what they want to dowhen they leave schoolneed ways toAccess guidance, information and support on applying
for jobs, and on different work choices so they can
make a good decision about the type of work they
may enjoy and also be successful in obtaining a jobthey want
becauseStudents do not have the experience or access to
support mechanisms to help them make an informed
decision and action that decision.

2. Website for parents
to access on how to
support their child
Guidebook for
parents
Included in school
curriculum – What to
expect & what is
expected of you
School resourcing
budget to build
program for students
transitioning
Students involved in
project on different
professions & what
they entail
Program - Day in the
life of “xxxx” for
students
Local companies to
participate in career
choices education
program
Social media site on
career choices for
students
Collect needs &
expectations from
parents & students
and implement
program to suit
Awareness program
specifically tailored
to what students are
interested in
Tools to help
students work out
what their strengths
are & what they
enjoy
Education program
for students –
Managing and living
through change
Careers day for non-
degree professions
Program with local
business & spend
time with business
on a regular basis
After school job
program for children
whilst at school
Have a school to
work program aimed
at students in the
curriculum (Years 10,
11 & 12)
Career’s Adviser (not
a teacher) with
allocated time to
each student
Interactive learning
modules on applying
for jobs
Role playing
interviews – a regular
program in Years 10,
11 & 12
Professional advice
program for students
from professionals
Funded help line for
students on Career
advice
Mentor program for
students – other
parents / people in
work force
Online database
with information on
job types
Parent education
program
Simulation centre for
job interviews
Students transitioning from school to work
Ideate

3. Students transitioning from school to work
Guest speakers at
school from different
professions
Volunteering
program for students
run by school
Student kit on
different professions
that you do not need
a uni degree for
Student kit on how
to apply for jobs
Automated job
application and
resume writer
Teacher education
program so they can
support students
Awareness program
run by school where
parents come into
the classroom and
talk about their job
Part-time trial jobs
for students so they
can experience the
job
Careers Adviser to
develop and run
program for high
school students on
finding the right job
& what’s required
Start education on
different job types
earlier – Year 9
Develop an app that
students can use to
find information on
professions and
applying for a job
Website for students
to ask people
questions about a
specific profession
Specialised support/
help for ‘shy’
students
Work experience
program supporting
student needs
Educate students on
basic job skills (eg.
Communication)
Available job list on
school website
Career Advisers to
have a budget to
develop
“connections” with
local businesses
Local businesses to
provide work
experience
programs
Large organisations
required to provide
and fund meaningful
work experience
programs
You tube channel
with real life videos
of what different
professions do
Structure activities
throughout school
year so they are not
all happening at the
same time
Have a “subject” in
school curriculum on
transitioning to adult
life & what it entails
Individual school to
work program
developed for each
student and their
parents
An non-profit org.
funded by Govt with
a mission to support
students from school
to work
Each student to
spend at least 2
weeks on work
experience in
different jobs of each
year of high school
Ideate

4. Students transitioning from school to work
A practical idea
A disruptive idea
My favourite idea
School Careers Adviser to develop and run program for senior high school students on finding the right job &
what’s required - tailored to the current student needs. This program would include information on:
• students identifying their strengths and what they enjoy and the different professions this may relate to
• different professions - degree and non-degree
• resume writing
• putting together an application letter
• job interviews & what to expect & what would be expected from candidate (running mock interviews)
• work experience opportunities
• contact names and numbers for external support
• parental support and information.
Develop an app that could be downloaded to any electronic device that students, parents and teachers could use
to find information on professions and applying for a job. It would include pertinent information on a large variety
of professions including work duties and expectations, locations, education requirements, pay ranges, etc, Also
would include support information on applying for jobs – job applications, writing a resume, what to expect at an
interview and what would be required from the candidate.. The information would be aimed at school leavers and
would be useful and practical.
Large organisations required to provide and fund meaningful work experience programs for ‘x’ number of
students per year. The program would enable students to learn about different professions and experience a
particular role and also build their knowledge of workplaces and what it would be like to work in a particular
profession. It would also help the student to understand what is expected of an employee and provide insight for
the student on the job role.