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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 2027-2028 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 AI, entrepreneurship, and/or technology (no prior experience required!)
Launchpad applications close February 15.
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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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 + Hackathon (New!): Selected applicants will be invited for an in-person interview with our team and to join us for a day of coding.
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Decision Notification: All applicants will be notified of their status by May 1st, 2027.
Launchpad is currently accepting applications here. Applications will be considered until all slots are filled.
Not ready to apply? Fill out the student interest form (NOT the application).
Who Can Apply
To apply for Launchpad Foundations, you must be:
Start your Launchpad application now by creating an account in our application portal.
Are you out of high school and looking for full-time employment? To apply for LiftOff, you must be:
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High school graduate (24 years old or younger)
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Available for a full-time (30 hour/week) program
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Interest in AI, software engineering, and technology
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Able to commute to 8th and Market Street for all Launchpad sessions
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Motivated to begin working full-time as an AI software engineer upon the completion of training
