This report explores the application of design thinking to address the issue of graduate unemployment, focusing on the lack of work experience as a significant barrier. It visualizes the problem, identifying affected students and the reasons behind their difficulties in securing employment. The report includes a journey map of job seekers, highlighting their failure points at the application stage due to inexperience. A value chain analysis identifies crucial activities for securing employment, emphasizing the need for experience. Mind mapping links various factors contributing to graduate unemployment, while brainstorming sessions generate potential solutions. Concept development focuses on the best ideas, such as counting internships as valid experience. The report tests assumptions about employment rates and experience requirements, proposing innovations like providing training, recognizing internships, and offering mentorship. Customer co-creation emphasizes the benefits of showing small bits of experience to increase job opportunities and lower the national unemployment rate. The conclusion highlights design thinking's effectiveness in analyzing and solving the problem of graduate inexperience, leading to creative and practical solutions.
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