Advise a Syndara Cohort

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Partner Engagement Questionnaire

5 minutes. Check what interests you — we'll handle the rest.

Organization

Industry

Your Name

Title

Email *

Phone

1. Where would you like to start?

Pilot only (3 weeks, May–June 2026)
Cohort 1 (Summer 2026 — full rollout)
Ongoing across multiple cohorts
Still exploring — let's talk

2. Why are you interested in participating in this program? (Short answer)

3. How would you like to engage? (Check all that apply)

Speaking & teaching

In-person cohort workshop participation (Opening/Closing/2 during ~4 hrs)
1-on-1 mentorship rotations with Pathseekers (15 min each)

Curriculum & content

Review module slidedecks for industry accuracy
Contribute real-world case studies or scenarios
Host a site visit or facility tour

3. How would you like to engage? (Check all that apply)

What key topics or skills should students learn in this program?

What are 1–3 real challenges, case studies, or problems from your work that students could explore?

What tools, technologies, or platforms are commonly used in your field?

or What problems

Are there any critical concepts, standards, or areas (e.g., ethics, regulations, emerging trends) that should be included?

Internships & hiring

Guaranteed internship for top final-project presenter (standard)
Additional internship slots beyond the top performer
Paid apprenticeship or part-time role
Full-time entry-level placement

Selection Priorities

What qualities would you value most in a potential intern? (e.g., technical skill, communication, initiative)

Ongoing support

Async Q&A / occasional office hours
Long-term mentorship beyond the cohort

Research (Chapman REAL Lab)

Brief partner feedback surveys
Share hiring outcomes (de-identified)

3. Availability

Format preference

In-person when possible (sessions are in Santa Ana)
Mostly remote / async
Hybrid — flexible

Time you can offer

5-8 hours during active cohorts
Light, ongoing involvement between cohorts

4. Anything we should know?

Constraints, HR/legal requirements, ideas, or questions — optional.

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