Empathy map for F
- 1. SAY I learn more working than studying Employers value more my experience than my studies There are subjects of study which I will never apply in my work My university doesn´t offer me work opportunities during my career Employers do not care what electives I take There are subjects that are at the end of my career, when I have learned them on the job and add nothing Few employers accept par time jobs, making it hard to finish my studies Sometimes I feel no incentive to finish school, because many colleagues are successful without having done Employers are complicated for me to take days to study as the law states My salary is low because my dedication is partial and need to take days to study THINK There a lot to improve in my courses! Why there is not a more fluid conversation between employers and universities? They should have common interests and more attention to my needs! Should I hurry to end my career or should I gain more experience? FEEL Frustrated Confused Wasting some time Making redundant efforts PROBLEM STATEMENT F. is using a huge amount of energy and time trying to balance a lot of work (he doesn´t want to leave a good job) with his last courses, and needs some coordinated help from his employer and university to end his career, and to feel motivated and convinced that it worth the effort Empathy Map for F. (Advanced Systems Engineering Student) INSIGHTS There is an opportunity for a win-win-win situation, if employers, universities and students interests are better aligned, with a potential impact in industry productivity (more engineers, less wasted time, more real study plans)