Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Nextech
Legal Name (if Different): Nextech Org Inc
Also Known As: Nextech
Mailing Address: 615 N. Alabama St., Ste. 300
City: Indianapolis
State: IN
Postal Code: 46204
Main Phone: 13176266989
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: www.nextech.org
Employer ID Number: 45-3362871
Organization Tax Status: 501-c-3 509(a)(3) Type 1

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 4, 2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Catapult Internship
Project Description:

Nextech was created in 2015 to address the widening gap between computer-related employment opportunities and the number of individuals pursuing these opportunities. Nextech works to elevate technical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills of Indiana K-12 students, inspiring and enabling young people from all backgrounds to pursue careers in technology.

The Nextech Catapult program was created in 2016 and initially served only Marion County students. With the success of the Indianapolis site and 80% of active Catapult alumni pursuing a STEM path after high school, Catapult expanded to its second site in Evansville in 2022 and grew to its third site in Bloomington in summer 2023. Each cohort is composed of 24 students.

Catapult is a fully immersive, 5-week paid computer science internship for high school students (primarily juniors and seniors) who aspire to a career in technology. 60% of active Catapult alumni come from populations under-represented in Indiana tech and 50% are people of color.

Taking place during the summer and taught by industry professionals in conjunction with a licensed computer science teacher, participants develop technical skills, create authentic peer relationships, improve workplace readiness, create plans for postsecondary success, and build deep roots for a lifelong personal and professional connection to Indiana.

Unlike traditional programs that focus on one competency, Nextech leverages strategic partnerships to deliver best-in-class experiences, while removing barriers such as transportation, meals and equipment.

Total Project Budget: $385,488

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Lilly Endowment via Butler Boost ($105,000) CenterPoint Energy Foundation ($50,00) Koch Family Foundation ($7,500) Barry Global ($1,000) InGen Technologies ($1,000) Individual donors ($83,000)

Project Duration: 5 weeks each summer
Geographical Area Served: Currently: Indianapolis, Bloomington and Evansville, Indiana. We anticipate expanding to another Indiana site in 2025.
Age Group To Be Served: 16-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Barbara
Contact Last Name: Bosch
Contact Title: Chief Development Officer
Contact Phone: 13176266989
Contact Email: bobbi@nextech.org