ideate assignment - kerry maton
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Design Thinking Action Lab - Assignment 2 - "Ideate"TRANSCRIPT
Ideate Assignment 2� Kerry Maton ��
Students who are unsure of what they want to do when they leave school�need ways to �Access 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 job they want �
because �Students do not have the experience or access to support mechanisms to help them make an informed
decision and action that decision.�
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
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
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.