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Current 11th or 12th grade student in Philadelphia, on track to graduate
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Able to leave school around 12:30 pm daily during the 2026-2027 school year
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Able to commute to 8th and Market Street for all Launchpad sessions
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Interested in exploring careers in technology (no prior coding experience required!)
The Application Process
We’re excited you’re interested in joining Launchpad! Here’s what you need to know about applying for our next cohort:
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Attend a Workshop: All interested students must attend at least one of our public workshops before applying (you can still apply if you haven’t attended one yet). Upcoming workshops can be found here.
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Submit Your Application: Complete the student application.
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Parent/Guardian Form: Have your parent/guardian fill out their form.
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Interview: Selected applicants will be invited for an in-person interview with our team.
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Decision Notification: All applicants will be notified of their status by May 2026.
We are now accepting applications for Launchpad’s next cohort, which begins in summer 2026. Applications are being evaluated until slots are filled, please submit your application ASAP.
Not ready to apply? Want to ask us a question? Reach out to us via the student interest form.
Skip down to start the application process now.
Who Can Apply
To apply for Launchpad Foundations, you must be:
To apply for Lightspeed, you must be:
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Current high school seniors or recent grads (22 years old or younger)
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Available for a full-time (30 hour/week) program during the 2026-2027 school year
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Prior tech/coding experience required
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Able to commute to 8th and Market Street for all Launchpad sessions
