Launchpad
is training
the next
generation
of
tech talent
Why Employers Hire Launchpad Grads
2,000 Hours of Rigorous Training
...and ready to seamlessly integrate into your team.
Python Certification
They're equipped with PCEP™ — critical for success in data-driven and AI-focused roles.
Multi-Language Mastery
Proficient in multiple programming languages and able to adapt to diverse tech stacks.
AI Readiness
Trained in cutting-edge AI tools and primed to help you harness the power of innovation & stay ahead in a competitive market
Durable Skills
The skills & mindsets employers need—from communication and creativity to problem-solving and perseverance.
Junior Software Developer • Data Analyst • IT Support Specialist • Front-End Developer • QA Tester • AI and Automation Specialist • Technical Project Coordinator • and more! •
Junior Software Developer • Data Analyst • IT Support Specialist • Front-End Developer • QA Tester • AI and Automation Specialist • Technical Project Coordinator • and more! •
We can help you source, hire, and retain top early-career talent with ease.
Our graduates’ abilities are backed by a portfolio of real-world projects, demonstrating their proven skills and problem-solving capabilities.
But don’t take our word for it…
Here’s what our employer partners have to say:
“I love all the different ways they help students identify their passions and build their skills.”
Liz DaileyCreateAccess
“I will tell you, some of those proposals [the interns developed] could work with real clients. I was so pleased at the quality and outside-of-the-box thinking they brought to it”
Haniyyah Sharpe-BrownAccenture
“Thanks to Dannyelle Austin & Launchpad for the amazing program and all you do for our youth.”
Devonte GrantSeer Interactive
…and meet some Launchpad Associates:
Mo
intern @ Accenture
“We developed a weather app designed to help people avoid disasters. Many other apps are more global, so we wanted to create something to help people at local and neighborhood levels develop plans to keep themselves safe in emergencies.”
Sianni
intern @ Seer Interactive
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Kareem
intern @ CreateAccess
“I tested learning guides and provided feedback to help them teach 3D creation to cohort 2 Launchpad students. We gave them challenges, such as building their own personal ‘Me Islands’ [in Fortnite using Unreal Editor and tools that work with it]”
You're in good company
Launchpad's employer partners include:
There are many ways to partner with Launchpad.
In addition to hiring our grads and hosting summer interns, there are a variety of ways that individuals and businesses can give back and shape the future of tech.
Be the Change
Volunteer as a coach, conduct skills-first mock interviews, or share your technical expertise and lead a hands-on workshop. Your engagement helps shape the next generation of Philly technologists.
Be Our Guest
Join us for Demo Days and Pitch Contests to experience firsthand the impressive skills, creativity, and talent our associates bring to the table.
Show Up
Special advisors on our committees play a key role in refining and expanding our model, offering insights that help us adapt and improve to meet the tech industry’s evolving needs.
Show Off
Host associates for onsite tours to showcase your workplace culture, cutting-edge technology, and innovative projects, giving future talent a behind-the-scenes look at what makes your company unique.
