Interviews / Students Screening

The student interview is the final step in the application process to become a ReDI student.

Spring Semester: Late February | Fall Semester: Late August

Student Admission Process:

1. Prework

2. Application

3. Interview

4. Acceptance

As part of your volunteer teacher experience, we invite you to support this process by helping us interview prospective students.

Why do we conduct interviews?

The goal of the interview is to:

• Get to know the applicants personally

• Ensure they have enough time to commit to the course

• Check their understanding of the course content

• Understand their motivation to join ReDI

Why should you, as a teacher, take part?

• You help select students who are genuinely motivated and aligned with the course goals

• Your involvement increases the likelihood of having committed and engaged students, which leads to a more dynamic and rewarding class experience

• You gain early insight into your students' backgrounds, goals, and needs

• You support ReDI’s mission to provide equal access to tech education by helping ensure a fair and thoughtful selection process

Our goal

We aim to ensure the best match between the students’ skills and motivation and the course level. Based on your evaluation, we may recommend:

• The course you’re teaching

• A more basic or more advanced course

• A different track if it suits the student better

Tone and values

These interviews are not exams and not professional job interviews. They are informal conversations designed to get to know the students better. We aim for a relaxed and welcoming environment while keeping a professional tone.

The interviews should reflect ReDI’s values of inclusivity, collaboration, and empowerment. Keep the conversation natural and friendly to help applicants feel comfortable and open to sharing.

Ask about their motivation and previous experience in a way that shows empathy and genuine interest. This first contact sets the tone for their ReDI experience — let’s make it a positive one.

Support from ReDI

You won’t be doing this alone. ReDI will provide:

• A guideline for the interview process

• A set of questions you can use as a structure

• Support in case you have doubts or special situations

We want to make the process smooth and meaningful for both you and the students.