A high school senior is optimistic but anxious about finding a good job after graduation. While involved in extracurricular activities, the student feels that solely relying on classroom education will not adequately prepare them for the job market. The student recognizes that careers may change multiple times over a lifetime. They seek new ways to develop skills and gain employer insights to successfully transition from school to their career.

1. School to Work Transition
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2. Empathy Map
• Say
1. “Things are different from my parent’s
time.”
2. While optimistic finding a good job
can/will be challenging
3. I have a great support base in my
family, friends, teachers, and coaches
• Do
1. Volunteers on the weekends
2. Appeared to get anxious when
asked about what they wanted
to do for the rest of their life.
3. Is a captain for wrestling team
and involved with student
government
• Think
1. Even with a degree, it may be hard to
find a good job
2. May take on multiple careers within
my lifetime
3. Their high school is making an effort to
improve the transition to college and
find a job
• Feel
1. The skills learned in the classroom
may not be enough
2. There is value in unpaid internships
and other education opportunities
3. Colleges are looking for more than
test scores
4. Things like sports are developing
skills

3. Problem Statement
• Optimistic, energetic, proactive, and passionate
high school senior
needs a way to
develop new skills and gain insight into what
potential employers are looking for
because he feels the
traditional method of “go to school get the job” will
no longer be valuable and there is a disconnect
between what schools teach and employers want.