Young people working together on a community project

Youth development. Community impact.

Build
Experience.

Create Impact.

We put young people to work on real projects for community organizations. They leave with skills, mentors and a portfolio. The organizations leave with work that moves them forward.

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THE GAP

Why we exist

Plenty of talent. Not enough doors.

Young people have skills, ideas and ambition, but often lack the experience employers ask for.

Community organizations do important work, but often lack the technical, creative, research and operational support to grow it.

Launchpad bridges that gap.

Volunteers painting a mural and planting trees at a school

How it works

Learn by doing something that matters.

01
Match
Organizations bring a real challenge. We form a team around it.
02
Build
Youth from different disciplines deliver the work, with mentors alongside.
03
Show
Everyone walks away with results, a portfolio piece and a reference.

Programs

Four ways in.

All programs

Skills-Based Community Projects

Young people work on projects for community organizations, applying their skills in technology, business, health, arts and sustainability while building practical experience and portfolios.

Mentorship and Professional Development

Members receive guidance from mentors and professionals, develop workplace skills, and gain exposure to career pathways, teamwork, leadership and project delivery.

Youth Leadership and Collaboration

We create opportunities for young people to lead teams, contribute ideas, solve problems and work across disciplines in collaborative project environments.

Community Engagement and Events

We organize and join initiatives, events, campaigns and community activities that bring young people, organizations, mentors and partners together around shared social impact goals.