Catapult Experience
You Are the Next Tech Pioneer
Catapult is a fully-immersive computer science program for high school students in Marion County, the Evansville area and for Anderson/Muncie TeenWorks students (through Nextech / TeenWorks partnership) who aspire to a career in technology. Taking place during the summer, participants develop technical skills (including AI skills), create authentic peer relationships, improve workplace readiness, create plans for postsecondary success and build deep roots for a lifelong personal and professional connection to Indiana.
Click the button below to learn more about the 2026 Catapult Summer Internship, including links to the application which goes live January 14, 2026!
You Are the Next Tech Pioneer
Catapult is a fully-immersive computer science program for high school students in Marion County, the Evansville area and for Anderson/Muncie TeenWorks students (through Nextech / TeenWorks partnership) who aspire to a career in technology. Taking place during the summer, participants develop technical skills (including AI skills), create authentic peer relationships, improve workplace readiness, create plans for postsecondary success and build deep roots for a lifelong personal and professional connection to Indiana.
Get to know our Catapults and hear about how their experiences have transformed them.
Student Outcomes
Our goal for each and every student that participates in Catapult is to grow their knowledge and passion for a career in computer science. Specifically, students will:
- Deepen their professional connection to Indiana
- Be inspired to consider a career in technology, computer science, AI and more!
- Increase their understanding of computer-related job opportunities and the skills, education and training required
- Feel that there is a place for “someone like me” in technology
Impact
Nextech has partnered with best-in-class community organizations and industry volunteers to facilitate a series of learning experiences to ensure all Catapult participants develop a strong foundation of skills needed to succeed in college, career and life.
Technical Skills Instruction
Industry Connections
Community Engagement
College & Career Readiness
