Target Segment:
For this assignment I chose to pick recently graduating high school students which I had the opportunity to interview in person because they are my sister's friends. I chose recent graduates because they were the most familiar people in the environment which is where my service of trade and skill classes would be implemented. I also chose this target of people because they are the youngest generation entering the real world and could have a different perspective than adults.
Summary of Interviews:
Most of the students I interviewed thought that this would a great opportunity that they wish they had when they were in high school. One of the girls brought up a good point about how she usually will just YouTube how to videos when she is building or creating something at home but would prefer lessons in person. I agreed that this is a good solution and that most kids these days are technologically advance compared to their parents and have learned to utilize the resources accessible to them. The awareness was similar with the other person I interviewed and she stated how she would of enjoyed these option in high school and would love to be hands on and learn practical skills instead of sitting in a classroom desk all day. She also mentioned that her good friend has no interest in college and is taking a year off in school and that she would of definitely benefited from learning these practical skills and that maybe it could lead her to a potential career. The last person I interviewed stated that even though she has no interest in bringing these skills into her career she still would have enjoyed learning these skills for her personal benefit like changing her own car tire and learning how to use power tools that she has never had exposure to. They all agreed that these skills are important and that every person should get the opportunity to learn them.
Conclusion of Interviews:
Overall the people I interviewed agreed that they would have enjoyed to have trade and skill classes implemented back into high school. They agreed that it is valuable and important for our community to have the option and access to learn these skills. I know with technology there are more solutions and ways to learn new things but I think learning in person and having hands on interaction is very important in the growth and knowledge of students. I think interviewing the younger generation was a great choice because they are the ones who are entering the workforce and the next generation of parents who will see how important this opportunity is.
Hello again Kendall. The tools these kids would get from these classes are universal skills they can use on a regular basis. It is a great source to teach students how to make things or fix things that are broken. Not only are they learning these skills but as they utilize them in the world, it offers a sense of empowerment that these are things they can do on their own without the help of someone else. - Carrie Steinolfson
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ReplyDeleteI think you have a great idea. There are so many life skills that are not taught in school, and I think implementing a basic trades class in high schools would greatly benefit students. Personally, I would’ve enjoyed taking a class that taught trade skills, even though I planned to attend college. I also agree with you in that although technology is very prevalent, it’s important to have the opportunity to learn new skills in-person.
Hi Kendall,
ReplyDeleteYour idea would definitely be very useful for individuals who are exploring different career options as well as those who’d like to learn about trade and acquire practical skills. Growing up, I used to watch TV shows that had scenes where students would take a wood shop class or another course of that sort and have wanted to learn about it ever since. I also think it’d foster a great learning environment in which students would be eager to have that hands on interaction, as well.
Kendall,
ReplyDeleteThese interviews seem to be very valuable for your research!
They go in line with the trend that although millennials prefer going online for various things that used to be in person, Gen Z tends to prefer physical contact and interaction with buying processes and various other interactions.
As a theatre student in high school, I was given the unique opportunity to learn to use many types of tools during the school day, and, although I don’t want to be a carpenter and may not use these skills in my career, as your interviewee said, they are occasionally very valuable to me and they woke me up and made me thirsty to learn. It also made it much easier to go back to desk learning later in the day.
You got a lot of really great information from these interviews!
Kendall, I think your choice to interview recent graduates provided a very real point of view on the actual consumers of this kind of project. Technology has definitely evolved to help students grasp new concepts, but I believe there is nothing like the real hands on experience that these classes could provide. I think you did a great job gathering this research!
ReplyDeleteHi Kendall, this is a great idea. I think the last person I commented on had a similar vision with identifying what individuals may want to do coming out of high school into college. Your business, more tailored to basic introduction of technical fields, is a great idea as well. You are correct, most people don’t know how to change a tire or hang a TV on the wall. These are basic functions we should all have exposure to by the time we ‘leave the nest’. In addition to other skills like budgeting and financial planning, I believe physical labor skills are also important to a newly independent young adult.
ReplyDeleteHello Kendall, I love this idea! I was fortunate to have a trade in high school. We did nursing and volunteered in hospitals. By the time I graduated I had a CNA certificate and a job. This experience not only prepared me for a job right out of high school it showed me that I wasn’t really made for that field. It saved me so much time and money!
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