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Redesigning school-to-work transitionPrototype - For Design
thinking action labs
Problem statement
Sam a final engineering graduate who is enthusiastic, and highly
motivated individual needs to find a way to learn specialised skill
and update himself with latest market needs to become more
employable because the schools he went to did not mentor him or
exposed him to latest market needs
Idea 1: Mentorship program
Mentorship programs are arranged every alternate weeks, primary
mentors being Alumnis and secondary mentors are professors
Alumnis who are already working, will talk about what process
they have followed to find the job, what are the current industry
trends what challenges they have faced at work because of gap
between what they have learned at school and what the industry need
was
This will help students to identify gaps and bridge them by
learning those skills
I have used user Journey map to create a prototype
Prototype
Journey map
Management announces dates for mentorship sessions both with
professors and alumni's via school notice boards
Students book a slot with their details to meet either a
professor or a alumni according to there needs
Management team reviews the applications and assigns specific
mentor and communicates the dates to the student
Mentors provide guidance to students on what current job
requirements, trends etc are. And also provide necessary guidelines
(skill sets to improve) to students
A review meet up is scheduled between mentor and student to
check the progress via on site meet or phone conversation,
depending on mentor availability
+ What worked
What could be improved
? Questions
! Ideas
Isn't there a website where I can book the appointment instead
of notice board
Can I contact mentors any time I want?
Are this one on one sessions or group sessions?
Students appreciate mentorship program, specially with alumnis
who are currently working
Through journey map students could easily understand how the
concept will work
Application process: should have multiple ways to apply for the
mentor session, like a dedicated web site for mentorship
program
Posting profiles of Alumni's
Mentorship with industry leaders
Online mentorship, via Skype, phone, etc from busy mentors
A website dedicated for mentorship program, where students can
find mentor profiles and book appointments
Reflections
Prototyping is the best way to get an idea to life
Provide profiles of mentors, there availability and a provision
of booking appointment all at one place
Will work on creating a prototype where the mentorship can be
provided online, using Skype, mails, telephone etc
Idea 2: Training on Innovation, creativity and
entrepreneurship
Students are provided vigorous training on Innovation,
creativity and entrepreneurship, and are encouraged to invent new
tools/machines for the industry of their interest and also show
case at various exhibitions and innovative platforms
This will not only increase the employability of the student but
also create a chance to starting their own enterprise
I have used user Journey map to create a prototype
Prototype
Journey map
Management announces dates for Innovation training
Students apply with details
Management team shortlist applications and invite students for
the course
Selected students undergo training
Students form into teams and created new products or services
for the industry the are interested in
Students showcase there inventions at school fares and
innovation fares
+ What worked
What could be improved
? Questions
! Ideas
What if I am interested in the program but not shortlisted
How will I know where innovation fares are held
How can I monetize what I have invented
Students are very interested in entrepreneurship program
Through journey map students could easily understand how the
concept will work
Since this is extra curricular activity and will be held on
weekend it should also be available online for those students who
cannot attend
Work with other school in the area to collaborate to get
students ideas to life
Reflections
Students are super exited about creativity and entrepreneurship
program, more that any other
Schools have limited resources to provide training on creativity
and entrepreneurship program
Will find out if management school students can provide training
for free
Will enquire if the students can be funded to create a prototype
for high budget prototypes
