1. EMPATHIZE AND DEFINE
THE SCHOOL TO WORK TRANSITION DESIGN CHALLENGE
Re-Shana Horton

2. THINK
SAYFEEL
EMPATHY MAP
No observations were recorded.
DO
Providing career specific
work experience
opportunities to
students is critical.

3. PROBLEM STATEMENT
Stacy, an honors roll, third year, undergraduate, psychology student, needs a way to incorporate more work
experience into her academic program because once she graduates her degree alone cannot ensure her a career
specific job in today’s highly competitive job market.
STAKEHOLDER
Stacy, an honors roll third year
undergraduate psychology student
INSIGHT
Academic qualifications without work
experience are inadequate
PROBLEM/NEED
Adequate work experience to qualify for
career specific jobs