BetaNYC Workforce Development Student Survey
Evaluating Workforce Readiness and Curriculum Alignment
About This Survey
BETANYC is committed to preparing students for real-world Public Interest Tech (PIT)/AI jobs. Please answer the survey questions below to the best of your ability as it relates to your experience as a student. Your responses are important as they provide feedback about how well our curriculum prepares students to be successful in your organization.
How Your Feedback Will Be Used
The feedback we collect is used to improve and update our training curriculum so it better aligns with workforce needs, while also sharing insights with partners across higher education, government, and industry to strengthen the public interest technology talent pipeline. In addition, your input guides the design of future fellowship, apprenticeship, and alumni programs.
Special Invitation
As a thank-you for your time and thoughtful feedback, we will be selecting a small number of survey participants to join an exclusive dinner with BetaNYC staff, an employer partner, a university representative, and a student fellow. This dinner is a unique opportunity to connect across sectors and shape the future of public interest technology together.
What is your name?
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First Name
Last Name
Institution Name
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Major/Field of Study
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Have your students participated in a BetaNYC workshop, class, or program?
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Yes
No
Not Sure
What is your email address?
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example@example.com
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Awareness & Interest in Public Interest Technology
How interested are you in learning more about PIT or civic tech?
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Not interested
A little interested
Interested
Very interested
Before today, how familiar were you with the term Public Interest Technology (PIT)?
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Not at all familiar
A little familiar
Moderately familiar
Very familiar
Which PIT-related topics interest you most?
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Ethical data use & AI literacy
Community-based research
Working with public datasets
Understanding government systems
Digital equity frameworks
Data visualization & storytelling
Other
If other, please list these interests
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Skills & Readiness
How confident do you feel applying the following skills in real-world settings?
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Not Confidence
A Little
Moderate
High
Using open or public datasets
Understanding government systems
Community engagement
Data ethics & responsible tech
Mapping & geospatial tools
AI literacy
Leadership & teamwork
What skills would you MOST like to strengthen?
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Data literacy
Coding
Research skills
Communtiy engagement
Government/ policy knowledge
AI & responsible tech
Data visualization
Workplace readiness/ professionalism
Other
If Other, please elaborate
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Your Experience & Needs
Have you ever worked on a civic, community-based, or government-related project?
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Yes
No
Not sure
If yes, what did you learn?
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What challenges or barriers keep you from participating in PIT/civic tech opportunities?
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Not enough time
Lack of awareness about programs
Don't feel prepared/ lack of skills
Not sure how PIT aligns with career goals
Opportunities are unpaid
Schedule conflicts
Other
If other, please elaborate.
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Career Pathways
How clear are you on the kinds of jobs available in PIT or civic tech?
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Not clear at all
Somewhat clear
Clear
Very clear
Which types of experiences would help you prepare for PIT careers?
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Guest speakers / panels
Short workshops
Hands-on projects
Mentorship
Internships
Networking events
Micro-credentials / badges
Other
If other, please elaborate
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Learning Preferences & Open Feedback
How do you prefer to learn?
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Best
mediocre
Least preferred
Hands-on projects
Videos
Guest Speakers
Readings
If there is an other way you prefer to learn, please elaborate
What support would help you feel more confident entering PIT or civic tech spaces?
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Would you participate in future BetaNYC workshops or learning opportunities?
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Yes
No
Maybe (depending on timing/resources)
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