107 Centralize Mentorship/Internship Program Information on a Website

Video description: A person is describing the solution titled Centralize Mentorship/Internship Program Information on a Website. The transcript is provided below.

Issue: Interpreters need more information about mentoring, internships and support opportunities.

Proposed Solution: Commission could centralize information on mentorships and internships in Minnesota. By centralizing information about mentorships and internships, prospective and currently working interpreters are able to identify opportunities for continued advancement in their careers.

Expected outcome: Quality of interpreting services could improve, and DDBHH consumers could experience greater quality and availability of interpreting services. Interpreters could have easier access to professional development. Availability of interpreting services could improve due to supports in place for interpreter development.

Who is impacted: Interpreters, both those new to the field and those who are experienced and seeking support

Update: Recommendation to refer this activity to MRID.

Timeline: 6 months

Video description: A person is summarizing the level of support that this solution received.

Summary of Support

A vast majority of the 102 respondents supported centralized mentorship/internship programs information on a website. No group significantly differed from the overall opinion.

Summary of Support Image Description

The stacked bar charts show how respondents rated their level of support and the total number of responses. The percentage for the five support levels is shown from left to right: Strongly Oppose (Dark Red), Oppose (Light Red), Neutral (Yellow), Support (Light Blue), and Strongly Support (Dark Blue).

Respondents may identify with multiple subgroups. The overall level of support is:

Overall
Strongly Oppose: 0%
Oppose: 1%
Neutral: 22%
Support: 37%
Strongly Support: 40%

Click to see the detailed image description for each subgroup.

Interpreter
Strongly Oppose: 0%
Oppose: 2%
Neutral: 22%
Support: 44%
Strongly Support: 31%

Certified Interpreter
Strongly Oppose: 0%
Oppose: 2%
Neutral: 27%
Support: 40%
Strongly Support: 31%

DDBHH Consumer
Strongly Oppose: 0%
Oppose: 0%
Neutral: 20%
Support: 34%
Strongly Support: 46%

Non-Certified Interpreter
Strongly Oppose: 0%
Oppose: 0%
Neutral: 0%
Support: 62%
Strongly Support: 38%

System Stakeholder
Strongly Oppose: 0%
Oppose: 0%
Neutral: 18%
Support: 56%
Strongly Support: 26%

Overview of Respondents Opting for In-Depth Solution Analysis

After indicating their support level, 3% of the 102 respondents opted in to further assess whether the solution would worsen or improve on five metrics. Of the opt-in reviewers (4 respondents), 100% supported the solution, 0% were neutral on the solution, and 0% opposed the solution.

The remaining 98 respondents did not opt in to further assess the solution. Of these people, 76% support the solution, 22% were neutral on the solution, and 1% opposed the solution.

Reviewer Evaluation of Solution Effectiveness

Solution Effectiveness Image Description

The stacked bar charts show how respondents assessed the effectiveness of this solution based on five metrics. For each metric, the percentage of respondents is shown from left to right: Worsens (Red), Improves (Blue), No Impact (Gray).

DDBHH Quality of Life
Makes It Worse 0%
Makes It Better 60%
No Impact 40%

Interpreter Satisfaction
Makes It Worse 0%
Makes It Better 100%
No Impact 0%

Consumer Choice
Makes It Worse 0%
Makes It Better 100%
No Impact 0%

Interpreting Availability
Makes It Worse 0%
Makes It Better 60%
No Impact 40%

Interpreting Quality
Makes It Worse 0%
Makes It Better 100%
No Impact 0%

Reviewer Feedback and Insights

Interpreter

Comments from Interpreters suggest the need for partnership with ITPs to ensure appropriate mentorship and effective support systems at internship sites. One comment highlights a preference for creating a contact list for internship requests over a centralized website. Another comment suggests that internship opportunities could be created and led by DDBHH consumers.

Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing

Comments from DDBHH Consumers express concerns about the ownership and responsibility for maintaining the information on the proposed website.

System Stakeholder

Comments from System stakeholders highlight the importance of partnerships with ITPs to verify mentorship quality at internship sites. One comment emphasizes the necessity of establishing clear ownership and responsibilities for the website to ensure accountability and trust.