Nextech Catapult @ Butler, Ivy Tech, and Innovation Pointe
Are you passionate about technology? Do you like to build, create and innovate? Does the idea of networking with Indiana’s top tech companies interest you? Would you like to get paid to develop skills needed to launch your tech career?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then…Nextech Catapult is for you!
If you are a current high school student who attends a school in Marion County, Bloomington/Uplands Region or the Evansville and surrounding areas, you can apply for the Nextech Catapult Internship Program, our immersive 5-week summer computer science program.
The Catapult Internship Program will take place June 2 - July 2, 2025. (We currently have sites in these locations - Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Evansville (we also have a partnership with TeenWorks for the summer of 2025. Visit the TeenWorks website for detailed information and application process).
No longer accepting applications for 2025.
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For Indianapolis, Bloomington/Uplands Region and Evansville area high school students who wish to pursue a career in technology, the Nextech Catapult Internship program is for you! The Catapult Internship is an immersive 5-week experience in the summer that combines industry-relevant curriculum, work-based learning and career readiness opportunities. Unlike traditional programs that focus on just one of these competencies, the Catapult internship leverages strategic partnerships with leading tech companies and community organizations to deliver a best-in-class experience at every level. Also, there will be optional events during the school year and during future Catapult Alumni programming.
The result: Students develop technical and workplace skills, authentic peer relationships, an understanding of what a career in technology looks like, and deep roots for a lifelong personal and professional connection to Indiana.
Who: Right now, students who have an interest in computer science and attend a high school in Marion County, Bloomington/Uplands Region and Evansville/surrounding areas can participate in the program. Also, students who are applying to or participating in the Anderson or Muncie TeenWorks summer program can find more information about the Catapult/TeenWorks partnership on the TeenWorks website.
When: June 2 - July 2, 2025.
Where: Indianapolis - Butler University, Bloomington - Ivy Tech, Evansville - Innovation Pointe
Cost: Free
Stipend (which is money you get paid) : 2025 Catapult Interns will receive a $1,500 stipend upon completion of the 5-week internship program
Extras: Lunch and Snacks each day, bus passes to/from the program each day (if there is a route available to you), loaner laptop computer during the summer, Tech Industry speakers/tours, University tours, learning, fun and so much more!
Technical Skills: Design Thinking, Front end web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Application Are Open: January 7, 2025
Application Due Date: February 12, 2025
To – Visit the Catapult website with information that includes details of the program and links to the application.
Link to the Catapult Application
Program Highlights:
Design Thinking Workshop
Front End Web Development
Technical Project - Create a Website Digital Portfolio
Careers-Based Group Project
Post-Secondary & Career Readiness Workshops
Industry Speakers & Tours
School Year Activities & Events
Robust Alumni Program
And so much more!
Learn more: https://nextech.org/students/catapult/ and click below to more information directly.
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