The non-confusing version of LINK: what to apply for, what members get, what Founding 100 Operators do, and where ventures/businesses fit.
LINK is a national network for high school students building real experience before college. Members get weekly classes, speaker sessions, Concierge opportunity emails, community, and resources. Founding 100 Operators actively help build LINK and support ventures.
LINK Members use LINK: they attend classes, receive Concierge emails, join community/networking, and access resources. Founding 100 Operators build LINK: they support ventures, research opportunities, create content, help with Canva/design, join project sprints, and grow the network.
Yes. Founding 100 is free because Operators are active contributors. They help build LINK from the inside instead of just receiving membership benefits.
Founding 100 is not a guaranteed paid job. Operators may receive eligible hours tracking, portfolio proof, verification letters, commission opportunities, or paid project roles depending on the work, client budget, and terms agreed to before the project begins.
In some cases, yes. Operators can track hours for approved LINK projects. Whether those hours count depends on their school, club, or organization. LINK can verify completed work when appropriate.
Yes. Operators may earn commission for referring paid clients or contributing to paid LINK Studio or Print Shop projects. Commission terms are confirmed before work starts and paid after client payment clears.
No. General members are not expected to do LINK work. Members are there for weekly classes, speaker sessions, Concierge emails, resources, and networking.
No. Ventures can join the LINK Venture Network for free. Paid services begin only when a venture orders deliverables like a website, integrations, business cards, stickers, posters, branding, or consulting.
Basic one-page HTML websites start at $200 for student ventures and $400 for businesses. Extra pages, Tally/Notion/Square/Stripe integrations, custom copy, SEO packages, and rush timelines increase the quote.
LINK Print Shop handles Canva/FedEx-style deliverables like stickers, business cards, posters, flyers, QR cards, thank-you cards, labels, and event materials. Standard orders target at least a 35% margin. Last-minute rush orders target at least a 45% margin.
LINK Concierge is opportunity matching. Members share interests, grade, goals, skills, and location. LINK sends curated opportunities like internships, competitions, grants, programs, workshops, and project ideas.
Apply for Founding 100 if you want to become an Operator and actively help build LINK. Apply as a LINK Member if you want classes, Concierge, and community. Apply with your venture if you want your project in the network. Request a Studio quote if you need paid deliverables.
No. LINK started in Illinois, but the national version is for students across the United States.
Impact Club is LINK’s school-based chapter program for service campaigns, school projects, and measurable student-led impact work.
Start with Founding 100 Operators if you want to build LINK from the inside. Start with Students if you want the simple overview. Start with Pricing if you need websites, Print Shop, integrations, or deliverables.