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2022 End of Year Apprentice Program Feedback

This is an opportunity to help improve the experience of the DIA Design Guild Apprentice program for future participants. The feedback is very important for the future of this program, and for helping DIA grow.
Most questions are optional.
Completing the entire survey might take ~20-30 minutes.

Name

Email address

Overall Impressions

Your top level feedback on the program.

Would you say that the apprentice program has benefited you so far?

Would you say that the apprentice program has benefited you so far?
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B
C

Which of the following did you benefit the most from during your time with DIA?

Which of the following did you benefit the most from during your time with DIA?
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Mentorship

Experience with your mentor(s)

How helpful have you found the mentorship you've received so far?

Use 0 if "not applicable"
How helpful have you found the mentorship you've received so far?
Not at allExceptional

What would make your mentor-apprentice experience more helpful?

Reality vs Expectations

Candid feedback about how the apprentice program really worked or didn't work for you.

How would you rate DIA's significance in helping you understand and navigate the UX landscape?

How would you rate DIA's significance in helping you understand and navigate the UX landscape?
Not at allExceptional

Did you experience any obstacles or barriers to participating in the program as fully as you would have liked?

Share as little or more as you feel comfortable.

Topics and Activities

Feedback on specific components of the program

Were there any topics we didn't cover in the program that you wish we had?

Was there anything you wish we had spent more time talking about or focused on?

Was there anything you wish we had spent less time talking about or focused on?

Takeaways and the Big Picture

Help Grace understand how YOU understood the big lessons of the program.

For you, personally, what was the biggest insight or takeaway from this program? What, if anything, changed for you? 

Anything else?

Share anything else you'd like Grace to know.

What happens next?

Are you planning to continue an apprenticeship with DIA next year?

Apprenticeship involves meeting with your mentor on a semi-regular or by request basis, joining workshops, and or potentially joining a project.
Are you planning to continue an apprenticeship with DIA next year?
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B
C

If yes, would you prefer to:

If yes, would you prefer to:
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B

Would you be interested in being an accountability buddy?

An accountability buddy is a person who provides support and encouragement to help new apprentices stay motivated and focused. They are not a stand-in for a mentor. They may be peers or former DIA apprentices.
Would you be interested in being an accountability buddy?
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B
C