Nextech Catapult is an innovative internship program and a launchpad for high school students in Indiana to explore who they are, what they’re capable of, and where they can go.
Focused on historically underrepresented groups in tech, Catapult blends intensive computer science education with paid work-based learning and one-on-one connections with industry professionals. Catapult removes barriers to opportunity and opens doors to careers students may never have imagined, giving them not just skills for the future, but a sense of belonging in it.
Nextech partners with experienced educators, community organizations and industry volunteers to facilitate a series of learning experiences to ensure the past decade of Catapult students develop a strong foundation of skills needed to succeed in college, career and life.
34,635
Hours of Technical Skill Instruction
6,808
Hours of Industry Connections
7,172
Hours of Community Engagement
9,600
Hours of College & Career Readiness
Student Outcomes
Through Catapult, students don’t just learn about computer science — they begin to see what’s possible for their future by:
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Building real connections to Indiana’s tech community
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Discovering careers in technology, computer science, and AI they may have never considered
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Gaining a clearer understanding of the skills, education, and training those paths require
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Believing there’s a place for someone like them in tech
A donation to Nextech is an investment in Indiana's future.
My Catapult experience has been truly transformative. Beyond gaining new skills, it helped me grow in confidence and taught me the importance of teamwork and support. I’m grateful for the connections I made and the encouragement I received, which have inspired me to keep pushing toward my goals.
Paiten
Catapult Participant
Catapult has given me a drive for improvement and learning I have never felt before in my entire life, my career goals have always been to help people but now I understand just how many ways I can do that in the tech and coding field.
Matthew
Catapult Participant
Catapult is not just about learning; it's also about a community.
Allison
Catapult Participant
Catapult has opened so many new paths for what I want to do. Visiting all the industries we visited like High Alpha and Eli Lilly, and meeting the people there have given me a new perspective on the tech industry and many new pathways for my next career.
Seth
Catapult Participant
Catapult Impact Stories
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