LaunchIT educates, inspires, and empowers.
A partnership between BAC and Codecraft Works, LaunchIT combines Codecraft Work’s STEM-based, blended learning approach with BAC’s wrap-around services and experience in serving people with unique abilities. LaunchIT allows both adult and youth to explore, educate and launch into the world of IT. For more than 50 years, BAC has taken a mission-centric, community-based approach to providing critical services to people living with disabilities. We customize our services to meet the unique, personal needs of each participant we work with. BAC partners closely with businesses to provide well-matched potential employees to fulfill employers hiring needs. As the workforce needs change, we prepare our youth and adult participants for careers in Information Technology.
LaunchIT Adult Program
LaunchIT provides solutions to two workplace challenges: filling entry-level Information Technology (IT) positions and increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities and Veterans.
By completing this comprehensive, six-month live virtual program, people of varying abilities from all over the nation earn internationally recognized certifications with the guidance of specialized mentors. Learning to be experts in their field, LaunchIT graduates enter the workplace with independence and confidence.
This six-month program is designed for veterans or adults with unique abilities over age 18 who have an interest in a career in the IT industry. The program offers two professional certification tracks led by the Codecraft Works team. Participants of both tracks will receive BAC’s intensive, wrap-around support services designed to build the soft skills needed for workforce readiness. When combined, these services will provide participants with the key tools and industry knowledge they need for successful employment.
LaunchIT Youth Program
BAC and Codecraft Works are excited to offer an immersive web development program that will introduce students to the fundamental concepts of web design and development using our proven curriculum, web application, and our experienced staff. This 60-hour project-based learning class will encourage the enhancement of soft skills through team building exercises.
This 60-hour program is designed for students between the ages of 14 and 21 who have an IEP or a 504 plan and enrolled in school or post-secondary school. All LaunchIT trainings will be conducted via live virtual platforms. The student should have an interest in learning more about information technology. The student should have basic working knowledge of their computer and have the ability to communicate with instructors and fellow participants. The student does not need to have any prior coding experience.
BAC is excited to offer this opportunity to students through a Florida Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) funded contract. This opportunity is 100% free for all students who meet the program requirements. Students do not have to be connected with VR to participate but will be referred to their local office after program acceptance.
LaunchIT Adult Professional Tracks:
LaunchIT Youth Program Track:
Adult IT Support Professional Track
Technology Professional Certifications
- Google IT Support Professional Certificate
- CompTIA A+ Certification
- CompTIA Security+ Certification
Workplace Soft Skills & Business Training – All Participants
- Professional Communication & Modern Tools
- Professional Collaboration & Technology at Work
- Job Search, Professional Networks & Interviews
Possible Careers:
IT Support Technician
Help Desk Specialist
IT Assistant
Adult Web Accessibility Professional Track
Technology Professional Certifications
- Codecraft Works Document Remediation Specialist Certificate (DRS)
- IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
- Codecraft Works Emerging Web Development Professional Certificate
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Trusted Tester Certification
Workplace Soft Skills & Business Training – All Participants
- Professional Communication & Modern Tools
- Professional Collaboration & Technology at Work
- Job Search, Professional Networks & Interviews
Possible Careers:
- Accessibility Web Tester
- Digital Accessibility Specialist
- Compliance Team Member
Adult Application and Acceptance Process
LaunchIT Adult Program is an approved Miscellaneous Training program for Florida Vocational Rehabilitation and Connecticut Bureau of Rehabilitation Services. Discuss this training opportunity with your Counselor TODAY!
Once we receive a referral from your counselor, a BAC staff member will contact you regarding completing the application and assessment online. For more information, please refer to the LaunchIT Adult Flyer.
Youth Click IT Track
Our LaunchIT Youth Program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering essential web development skills, including advanced topics like Flexbox and semantic HTML. We provide access to our Codecraft Works’ user-friendly web application, eliminating the need for students to purchase separate software.
The successful completion of each course earns the student a Course Completion Badge, and for the successful completion of all four courses in the series a Codecraft Works’ HTML and CSS Certificate is awarded.
- Structured Learning: The curriculum is divided into four modules, each building upon the previous one. This ensures a logical and progressive learning experience.
- Hands-on Projects: Participants will gain practical skills through engaging projects, allowing them to apply their knowledge and showcase their talent.
- Team Building (Soft-Skill Development): Collaborative activities to build teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Accessible and Inclusive: Our program is designed to be inclusive and accessible for students with diverse disabilities.
Youth Program Benefits
- Gain a strong foundation in web design and development principles.
- Develop practical skills through hands-on projects.
- Build a portfolio showcasing their work, increasing their employability skills.
- Gain confidence in their abilities and explore career opportunities in web development.
- Meet new friends and develop new relationships with like-minded peers.
- Encourage & Assess Interest in the IT Field – Precursor for Adult LaunchIT Training program.
Youth Application and Acceptance Process
BAC is excited to offer this opportunity to students through a Florida Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) funded contract. This opportunity is 100% free for all students who meet the program requirements. Students do not have to be connected with VR to participate, but will be referred to their local office after program acceptance.
Interested students can apply directly to the program by clicking the application button and completing the online application and assessment. For more information, please refer to the LaunchIT Youth Flyer.
Contact Sue Bassett at 321.446.3539 or sbassett@bacemploy.com for further info.
