Catapult 2022
You Are the Next Tech Pioneer
Become a Nextech Catapult this summer and be the next generation of tech talent. Catapult is a fully-immersive computer science program for rising high school juniors and seniors in Marion County and the Evansville area who aspire for a career in technology. Taking place across four weeks from June 13 – July 8, 2022 and taught by a licensed Indiana computer science teacher, participants will develop technical skills, create authentic peer relationships, improve workplace readiness, create plans for post-secondary success and build deep roots for a lifelong personal and professional connection to Indiana. Become a Nextech Catapult this summer and be the next generation of tech talent. Catapult is a fully-immersive computer science program for rising high school juniors and seniors in Marion County and the Evansville area who aspire for a career in technology. Taking place across four weeks from June 13 – July 8, 2022 and taught by a licensed Indiana computer science teacher, participants will develop technical skills, create authentic peer relationships, improve workplace readiness, create plans for post-secondary success and build deep roots for a lifelong personal and professional connection to Indiana.
Application Process
Learn how you can make an impact, be an innovator & world changer through computer science.
Who: Rising high school juniors and seniors in Marion county or the Evansville area
What: An immersive computer science program with various workshops about technical and workplace skills along with post-secondary planning and connecting with central Indiana tech companies and professionals. Students will learn how to manage their personal brand and build a personal portfolio website during the program.
When: June 13 – July 8, 2022. Students should expect to spend from 9:00am to 4:00pm each day in the program, Monday through Friday.
The Extras
- In order to show our commitment to these future tech leaders, Catapults will receive a generous stipend for successfully completing the program.
- Nextech Catapult is taught by a licensed Indiana computer science teacher and meets the standards for both Computer Science II and Computer Science III: Special Topics. Students can work with their high school’s guidance departments to determine the best way to award course credit for completing Catapult. Nextech is happy to help however we can.
How to Apply
Application Due Dates
- Rolling deadline
Zoom Interviews for Select Candidates
- Interviews will be conducted via Zoom and will occur between March 14 through April 11, 2022
Offers to join Nextech Catapult delivered mid April
- Both Marion County and Evansville Area sites
