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
- 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
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
