2026 Parent Application

Launchpad 2026 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!
Before we get started, do you want to learn a bit more about 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 using AI. Students enter the program as 11th, 12th graders or recent HS grads and leave as accomplished young professionals, 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/Lightspeed (July 2026 -> Aug 2026)

Foundations/Lightspeed is a six week summer program starting July 2026. Sessions will run 9am-3pm on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur.

101 (Sept 2026 -> Aug 2027)

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

LiftOff (Sept 2027 -> June 2028)

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 $1,320 in Foundations, $4,500 in 101, and $12,000 in Lift Off. In addition to money they will earn a Python coding certificate.

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/spelling 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*

MonthDayYear
Date
Student High School*
As far as you know, is your student available to attend Launchpad Foundations for 6 weeks this summer at 801 Market St?*

YesNoNot Sure
In the space below, please share what conflicts/concerns you have with the Foundations schedule:
Does your student have an IEP?

YesNoPrefer not to disclose
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?*
example@example.com
What is a good number to call and/or text you?*
Please enter a valid phone number.

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 2026 Parent/Guardian Application

Student Information

Parent/Guardian Information

Release of Student Documents