Catapult Application

Apply to be a Nextech Catapult Intern — Application is Open!

Learn how you can make an impact, be an innovator & world changer through computer science.

Who: Current high school students (including graduating seniors) in Marion County, Uplands Region/Bloomington and Evansville.

What: An immersive computer science internship with various workshops about technical and workplace skills along with post-secondary planning and connecting with Indiana tech companies and professionals. Students will learn about the different roles/jobs in the field of computer science and build a personal portfolio website during the program.

When: June 2 – July 2, 2025 – Catapult Interns should expect to attend each day and spend from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM in the program, Monday through Friday. 

Where: Indianapolis – Butler University, Evansville – Innovation Pointe, Bloomington – Ivy Tech

The Extras

  • In order to show our commitment to these future tech leaders, 2025 Catapult Interns will receive a $1,500 stipend upon completion of the Catapult Internship program.
  • During the summer, Catapult Interns will create a website/digital portfolio, and present their finished project during a Portfolio Competition. Winners at each site will receive prizes!
  • Future connections are made because Catapult Interns learn technical, post-secondary and career readiness skills from Industry Professionals, Catapult Alumni, University Professors, University Career Services, just to name a few.
  • There is so much more — but Catapult Interns can expect that there will always be learning and FUN!

Here's how you apply

Complete an application!

  • Be sure to take your time and answer the questions in a thoughtful way.
  • The Catapult Internship is very competitive and we will determine who we will interview based on the responses in the applications and applicant references.
  • Check your summer calendar/schedule to confirm that you can attend the Catapult program each day. This is a paid internship and Catapult interns should plan on being present each day of the 5-week program. If you have questions about your summer calendar/schedule, please email jill@nextech.org.
  • We will not be able to interview all applicants. Good luck!

Application Due Dates

  • Application Opens – January 7, 2025
  • Application Closes – February 12, 2025 (Applications will not be accepted after this date)

Interviews for Select Candidates

  • Uplands Region/Bloomington area students, between February 21 – February 25, 2025
  • Marion County students, between February 28 – March 6, 2025
  • Evansville and surrounding area students, between March 7 – 11, 2025
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Learn how you can make an impact, be an innovator & world changer through computer science.

Who: Current high school students (including graduating seniors) in Marion County, Uplands Region/Bloomington area and Evansville and surrounding areas.

What: An immersive computer science internship with various workshops about technical and workplace skills along with post-secondary planning and connecting with Indiana tech companies and professionals. Students will learn about the different roles/jobs in the field of computer science and build a personal portfolio website during the program.

When: June 3 – July 3, 2024 – Students should expect to spend from 9:00am-4:00pm each day in the program, Monday through Friday.

Where:

  • Bloomington – Ivy Tech
  • Indianapolis – Butler University, Evansville – Innovation Pointe

Interviews for Select Candidates

  • Uplands Region/Bloomington area students, between February 22 – February 28, 2024
  • Marion County students, between February 29 – March 6, 2024
  • Evansville and surrounding area students, between March 7 – March 13, 2024

Offers to join Nextech Catapult internship delivered

  • Uplands Region/Bloomington area students, March 4, 2024
  • Marion County students, March 11, 2024
  • Evansville and surrounding area students, March 18, 2024
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