National Student Network — Est. 2026 Palatine, IL → Everywhere

Build real
experience
before college.

LINK is the national network for high school founders, builders, and future leaders. We help ambitious students turn ideas into ventures, build proof of impact, and stop waiting for opportunities to arrive.

The Thesis

Stop waiting
for opportunities.
Build them.

Most ambitious high schoolers do everything right and still end up with an application that looks like everyone else's. Clubs, GPA, a service hour spreadsheet. The system rewards the same five things and then asks why no one stands out.

LINK was built for the students who refused to wait their turn.

We don't hand out fluff titles. We help you launch ventures, run real campaigns, take on real clients, and document the work as it happens — so by the time you apply to college, you're not making a case. You're showing receipts.

Real projects. Real clients. Real skills. Real impact.

Founding 100 — Applications Open

Selected.
Not just accepted.

We're choosing 100 students to build LINK from the inside. Founding members get real responsibilities — running concierge research, leading campaigns, owning initiatives. This isn't a membership. It's a role.

Apply for a Founding Spot
Early access to Concierge before public launch
Real operational roles inside LINK
Founder profile on the national site
Priority access to Digital Camp & programs
Discounted lifetime membership rate
Your name on the founding cohort. Permanently.
How LINK is built

Three
divisions,
one mission.

01
Network

A national membership for students who want concierge access to opportunities, a private community of builders, and structured venture support.

Membership · Concierge · Community
02
Studio

A student-led creative agency building websites, branding, and growth campaigns for businesses and student ventures across the country.

Websites · Branding · Strategy
03
Labs

Self-paced bootcamps and live summer intensives that take students from idea to launch in two weeks or less.

Bootcamp · Digital Camp · Academy
01 — LINK Network

The concierge
for student
ambition.

What you actually get.

Most student programs give you a title and a group chat. LINK gives you curated opportunities matched to your actual profile — internships, competitions, grants, fellowships, research programs, and more — delivered weekly by a team of Opportunity Scouts who do the research so you don't have to.

Beyond that: a private national community of ambitious students actually building things, weekly skill sessions on things school doesn't teach, and venture support if you're ready to launch something.

Why this beats doing it alone — LINK members don't just collect opportunities. They build the kind of track record that makes college applications write themselves.

  • 01
    Best fitMatched to your profile and goals.
  • 02
    The reachA stretch opportunity worth the swing.
  • 03
    Easy applyLow effort, real upside. Get it on the list.
  • 04
    Skill builderAn event or resource for the gap in your stack.
  • 05
    The wildcardSomething off your radar — but maybe it should be on it.
Free
$0
  • Public newsletter
  • Public opportunity drops
  • Access to public events
  • Eligibility to apply for LINK programs
Sign up →
Founder
$79/mo
  • Everything in Member
  • Monthly venture audit
  • Pitch deck support
  • Website & branding discounts
  • Demo day eligibility
  • Case study feature
Apply →

Already have a venture?

Get LINK's support for your business or nonprofit.

Website, branding, social media, consulting, and growth strategy — at rates built for student ventures. Apply directly and we'll scope what you need.

Apply With Your Venture
02 — LINK Studio

Real agency
work, run
by students.

Studio builds websites, brands, and growth strategy for small businesses and student ventures. Same craft as an agency. Better instinct for Gen Z. Pricing that doesn't pretend a small business has a Fortune 500 budget.

01

Starter Brand Kit

Logo, palette, typography, profile cleanup, Canva templates, launch checklist.

$250From
02

Website Launch Kit

1–3 page site, copy, mobile build, contact form, basic SEO, hosting setup.

$750From
03

Social Media Starter

Audit, bio rewrite, 10 content ideas, 5 templates, 30-day plan, captions.

$250From
04

Growth Retainer

Monthly strategy, content calendar, social posts, analytics, outreach support.

$500Monthly
05

Print & Cards

Business cards, flyers, posters, bookmarks. Designed, printed, shipped.

$30From
06

Custom Build

Have something else in mind? Send a brief and we'll scope it.

By quote
Work with Studio
03 — LINK Labs

From idea
to launch
in two weeks.

Self-paced · On Skool

Launch
Bootcamp

In 14 days, build something real enough to put on your college application.

  • Pick your venture
  • Build the brand & site
  • Write your outreach
  • Translate it for college apps
$97Self-paced
Join to Access →
Live · Summer 2026

Digital
Camp

A two-week live intensive. Build, brand, launch, and pitch a real mini venture by demo day.

  • Week 1 — Build
  • Week 2 — Launch
  • Live sessions & 1:1 review
  • Demo day with feedback
Coming Summer 2026

Priority access for LINK members & Founding 100.

Chapter Program

Impact
Club.

LINK's school-based chapter program. A licensable framework for student-led service, leadership, and campaign work — already piloting across five Illinois high schools.

Chapters get a starter kit, officer playbooks, meeting slides, a campaign calendar, Canva templates, advisor guides, and direct support from the LINK national team. Built so any student leader can run a real chapter without inventing it from scratch.

Bring LINK to Your School
  • Fremd HSActive
  • Palatine HSComing Soon
  • Barrington HSComing Soon
  • Conant HSComing Soon
  • Stevenson HSComing Soon
The Network

16 ventures.
One growing
roster.

Student-founded businesses, nonprofits, podcasts, media labs, and community projects in active development with LINK support. Every venture becomes a case study.

01

Pass It Forward

Connor Seitz

02

P.A.S.S.

Kalin Vettickal & Aiden White

03

The Kit Initiative

04

SBF Chicago

05

Junior Advocates

06

Meals Matter Schaumburg

07

S&N Media Lab

Neel Patel

08

Crystal Vision Tutoring

09

EpiPro

10

JM Lawn & Landscape

11

VarScholars

12

Hook'd

13

Minds on Medicine

Podcast

14

The Bookmark Project

15

TK Cleaning Services

Jack Kocanda & Gavin Tucker

16

Rylan's Home Services

FAQ

Common
questions.

Is LINK only for Illinois students?

No. LINK is a national organization. We accept students from any state. The Opportunity Concierge matches you to programs and opportunities relevant to your location, interests, and goals — wherever you are.

Do I need a business idea to join?

Not at all. Most members join before they have an idea. The network, skill sessions, and concierge are valuable whether you're actively building something or just trying to figure out what direction to go.

What's the difference between joining as a member vs applying with a venture?

Member = you join the network for opportunities, community, and skill development. Venture = you already have a business or nonprofit and want LINK's direct support — consulting, web design, media, branding. You can be both.

What is the Founding 100 and how is it different?

The Founding 100 is a selective cohort — not just members, but students who will take on real roles inside LINK. Running concierge research, leading campaigns, owning initiatives. If accepted, you help build the organization, not just use it.

How does the Opportunity Concierge actually work?

When you join as a member, you fill out an intake form covering your interests, intended major, goals, and opportunity preferences. Our Opportunity Scouts team researches weekly and sends you five curated picks — matched to your profile, not just a generic list.

What does LINK Studio actually build?

Websites, logos, brand kits, social media content, marketing strategy, business cards, flyers, and growth retainers. We serve both student ventures at subsidized rates and local businesses at market rates. Work is delivered by trained LINK members.

How do I start an Impact Club chapter at my school?

Fill out the chapter application below. We'll review it and reach out. If approved, you get the full starter kit — officer roles, meeting playbooks, campaign calendars, Canva templates, and direct support from the LINK national team.

What is Digital Camp?

Digital Camp is a two-week live summer intensive where students build and launch a real mini venture — from idea to brand to website to pitch. Launching Summer 2026. Founding 100 members and active LINK members get priority access before it opens publicly.

Ready?

Want to get
in the LINK?

Here's exactly where to start, depending on who you are.

01

Founding 100

For students who want to help BUILD LINK from the inside. Real responsibilities, real roles, real recognition. Highly selective — limited to 100.

Apply for a Founding Spot →
02

Join as a Member

For students who want curated opportunities, community, skill sessions, and a support system. No idea required. Any state. Any grade 9–12.

Apply to LINK →
03

Apply With Your Venture

You have a business, nonprofit, or project already. LINK can help with the website, brand, consulting, media, and growth strategy at rates built for student founders.

Apply With Your Venture →
04

Work With LINK Studio

You're a local business or organization looking for a website, branding, social media, or marketing support. Student-run, professional delivery, serious results.

Get a Quote →
05

Start an Impact Club Chapter

You want to bring LINK to your high school. You don't need a full plan — just the drive to lead something. We give you everything else.

Apply to Start a Chapter →
06

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