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

User ID

Why are you interested in participating in Syndara POD? *

How would you like to engage across the program areas of Syndara POD?

(Check all that apply)

The Learning Experience *

Advisor: Participate as an advisor and facilitator for cohort workshops. These are usually at opening and closing, for approximately 2 hours each.
Mentor: 1-on-1 mentorship rotations with Pathseekers and engagement in Slack conversations (15 min each)
None of the above
Other

Curriculum and Content *

Review module slidedecks for industry accuracy
Contribute real-world case studies or scenarios
Host a site visit or facility tour
None of the above
Other

Career Experience and Skill Development *

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
None of the above
Other

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

What key topics or skills should students learn as a part of your cohort? *

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? *

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

Selection Priorities

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

Ongoing support: Beyond Syndara *

I am available to participants for Asynchronous Q&A / occasional office hours
I would like to be a long-term mentor beyond the cohort
I would like to provide workshops in the future related to this industry
None of the above
Other

Research about the program's efficacy is being measured by Chapman University's REAL Lab. Would you like to provide *

Brief partner feedback and complete surveys
Share hiring outcomes (de-identified)
Other
None of the Above

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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

Anything we should know?

Please share any questions, ideas, constraints, or concerns you may have related to your role in Syndara POD.

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