Apply To Launch
Round 2 applications for the 2025 program are open. Applications close on January 22nd at 11:59pm ET.
Launch Application Process
1) Apply online
Our 3-step application process starts with a straightforward initial application — all you need is your resume.
2) Complete a skills challenge
Our team will review your application and if you move forward in the process, you will be invited to complete a Skills Challenge.
A Skills Challenge is a hands-on project you will complete on your own in a one-week timeframe. During the Skills Challenge, you will use resources we provide as well as your own research to complete a project related to the skill you selected.
The Skills Challenge is our way of evaluating how you tackle problems, if you can self-teach a little bit, and if you can communicate clearly and professionally. No prior experience is required, although it is nice to have.
A Skills Challenge is a hands-on project you will complete on your own in a one-week timeframe. During the Skills Challenge, you will use resources we provide as well as your own research to complete a project related to the skill you selected.
The Skills Challenge is our way of evaluating how you tackle problems, if you can self-teach a little bit, and if you can communicate clearly and professionally. No prior experience is required, although it is nice to have.
3) Interview with our team
The last stage of the Launch application process is an interview. For all Launch 2025 applicants, these interviews will happen over Zoom.
Applicants who are asked to interview after the Skills Challenge will receive a link to sign up for an interview time slot.
Applicants who are asked to interview after the Skills Challenge will receive a link to sign up for an interview time slot.
4) Receive acceptance into the Launch program
If you're accepted into the program, you will attend an accepted students orientation where we will provide more information about next steps. In orientation, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about the program, ask questions, get to know other accepted students, and meet some of the instructors.
If you decide to accept your offer to join the program, you will sign your student contract and submit a $400 deposit. Deposits are non-refundable.
If you have questions before you apply, our FAQ page is available to reference for our most commonly asked questions. If you don't see your question answered there, we encourage you to attend an upcoming info session or email our team at launch@joinforge.co.
If you decide to accept your offer to join the program, you will sign your student contract and submit a $400 deposit. Deposits are non-refundable.
If you have questions before you apply, our FAQ page is available to reference for our most commonly asked questions. If you don't see your question answered there, we encourage you to attend an upcoming info session or email our team at launch@joinforge.co.