2023 Parent Application

Launchpad 2023 Parent/Guardian Application

Your student has applied to be a member of Launchpad's next cohort! Please take ten minutes or so to fill out the following form. If you do not fill out this form, it will negatively impact your student's ability to participate in Launchpad!
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What is Launchpad?

Launchpad is a 2.5 year workforce development program that seeks to connect high schoolers to high paying careers in tech. Students enter the program as 11th or 12th graders in high school and leave as accomplished software developers, ready to enter the workforce making 50,000/yr or higher.

What is the time commitment?

Launchpad is broken up into three phases, each with its own time committment.

Foundations (Jan 2024 -> Aug 2024)

Foundations is every Tuesday in Spring from 4-6pm and six weeks of full-day programming in Summer 2024.

101 (Sept 2024 -> May 2025)

101 is 4 days/week from 1-4pm. Students who will be seniors for 101 must be eligible for Work Release to participate in the program and make this time committment.

Lift Off (June 2025 -> June 2026)

Lift Off is 30 hours/week for a full year after the completion of 101. This will take place weekday mornings and some afternoons.

What does my student earn?

Your student will earn $1,500 in Foundations, $3,000 in 101, and $12,000 in Lift Off. In addition to money they will earn a Python coding certificate and up to 30 college credits.

What if I have more questions?

If you have more questions you can visit our website or email info@launchpadphilly.org

Student Information

Please ensure that you are entering the same name and DOB as your student put on their application so we can match the two.
Student Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Student Date of Birth*

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Student High School*
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In the space below, please share what conflicts/concerns you have with the Foundations schedule:
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In the space below, is there anything you want us to know as we consider you student's application for Launchpad (optional)

Parent/Guardian Information
Please enter your full name*

First NameLast Name
What is your relationship to the student? (mother, uncle, grandmother, caregiver, etc.)*
What is a good email address to reach you at with updates about your student?*
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What is a good number to call and/or text you?*
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Release of Student Documents
The Launchpad application requires submission of original transcripts (including the most updated 11th grade information), most recent standardized test scores, attendance information, disciplinary records, IEP, and 504 plan if applicable. Launchpad will need continuous access to this information for the duration of a student’s enrollment in the program, including, but not limited to, 12th grade report cards and final high school transcripts.

By electronically signing this form, I give my permission for the above information to be released by the above High School to Launchpad at 801 Market St Philadelphia, PA 19107.
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Launchpad 2023 Parent/Guardian Application

Student Information

Parent/Guardian Information

Release of Student Documents