Tech Foundry Opens Applications for Fall Cohort of Tech Launch
SPRINGFIELD — Tech Foundry, the regional leader in IT training, announced that applications for its flagship IT support training program, Tech Launch, are open for the fall 2026 cohort on the organization’s website.
The Tech Launch program includes 14 weeks of classroom instruction followed by a four-week internship that empowers individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the tech industry.
Tech Launch’s fall 2026 cohort will undergo intensive training in various areas of technology, including becoming an AI super user, Windows administration, hardware troubleshooting, and endpoint security. Through a comprehensive curriculum and hands-on projects, learners will gain valuable expertise and practical experience to thrive in today’s fast-paced tech landscape. With a focus on real-world skills and industry relevance, graduates of the program are well-equipped to meet the demands of today’s competitive job market.
In addition to technical instruction, Tech Foundry’s Tech Launch provides learners with a robust career readiness curriculum, career coaching sessions, and access to a vast network of industry professionals and employer partners. The program ensures that graduates not only have the technical skills, but also the soft skills and professional connections needed to excel in their IT careers.
The fall 2026 Tech Launch cohort will run from Aug. 17 through Dec. 18. Interested individuals are encouraged to join one of the upcoming information sessions by clicking here.
In addition, Tech Foundry is still recruiting for its new Tech Bridge program, a college readiness and tech career training program for recent graduates of Westfield, Holyoke, Chicopee, and Springfield public schools. Tech Bridge prepares students for career paths in information technology, audio-visual and low-voltage electrical work, as well as for full-time college — or both.
Tech Bridge applicants are reviewed on a rolling basis for admission starting in May. Tech Bridge’s first day of classes will be Sept. 7, with orientation activities occurring in August.
Both Tech Launch and Tech Bridge learners receive technical certifications as well as college credits at UMass Amherst’s University Without Walls Program and Holyoke Community College. Future articulation agreements with other local colleges are pending.
To apply to Tech Launch and/or Tech Bridge, click here to complete an application. The deadline to apply for the Tech Launch program is July 20.
