The internship
where students build real things.
For students ages 12-18
Let’s be honest.
A lot of students today look successful… but don’t feel capable.
They’ve mastered the “game of school”: follow instructions, earn high grades, and stack activities. But when the instructions disappear—when the problem is messy, unclear, or changing fast—they freeze. That’s not a character flaw. It’s how school has trained them.
But now AI is speeding everything up. The world is changing faster than anyone can plan for. Careers aren’t linear. Expectations keep shifting. There’s no “right answer” anymore. Even top universities are noticing the gap. Students are arriving with impressive transcripts… …but without the confidence to lead themselves, adapt quickly, or build something real.
Parents feel this too. The path forward looks hazier than ever. Jobs change. Roles evolve. There’s no clear roadmap. So the real question isn’t just “Will my student get into a good college?” It’s “Will they know how to navigate uncertainty when the rules keep changing?”
So we built a different path.
We brought together entrepreneurs, builders, and creators to design a new kind of “internship program” that gives students early reps in real work—so they don’t just look impressive on paper… they become capable.
This isn’t just another activity to stack on top of school, sports, and test prep. It’s where students finally use what they’re learning.
Here’s what it looks like
From idea to impact, with feedback at every step.
1.Pick a real problem they genuinely care about.
2. Build a prototype of a project, product, service, or initiative
3. Iterate with mentors who give direct feedback and raise the bar
4. Find a real organization to implement your prototype
5. Stand out in college applications with a portfolio and college credit
This experience is the opposite of school as usual.
Not waiting for instructions—but defining the work.
Not optimizing for the right answer—but learning to make good decisions when there isn’t one.
Because here’s the truth about admissions now:
Most applicants look the same. Strong grades.
Similar clubs. Similar essays. Similar “leadership.”
Don’t fall into that trap.
Here’s the impact.
Here’s how I improved it.
Here’s what I’d do next.
Here’s the final result.
Here’s what I built.
Here’s what didn’t work.
Here’s the first draft.
Here’s the results.
Here’s a real problem
What actually stands out is a student who can say…
From “Am I doing this right?” to “I’ve got this.”
The first time a student ships something real, faces uncertainty, and realizes “I can figure this out,”
Their confidence changes.
They stop asking for permission.
They begin to trust their ability to learn, adapt, and lead.
I started my own business.
This Internship changed my life.
I gained confidence before college.
Help your student become capable and stand out
Prove they can do more than follow instructions.
FAQs
Got questions?
What is this Internship?
Who is it for?
How is it structured?
How long is the program?
What does it cost?
How does it fit with school and sports?
What will my student actually produce?
Do students get mentor feedback?
What kinds of projects can students do?
Does it help with college applications?
How do we apply or learn more?
The internship
where students
build real things.
For students ages 12-18
Let’s be honest.
A lot of students today look successful… but don’t feel capable.
They’ve mastered the “game of school”: follow instructions, earn high grades, and stack activities. But when the instructions disappear—when the problem is messy, unclear, or changing fast—they freeze. That’s not a character flaw. It’s how school has trained them.
But now AI is speeding everything up. The world is changing faster than anyone can plan for. Careers aren’t linear. Expectations keep shifting. There’s no “right answer” anymore. Even top universities are noticing the gap. Students are arriving with impressive transcripts… …but without the confidence to lead themselves, adapt quickly, or build something real.
Parents feel this too. The path forward looks hazier than ever. Jobs change. Roles evolve. There’s no clear roadmap. So the real question isn’t just “Will my student get into a good college?” It’s “Will they know how to navigate uncertainty when the rules keep changing?”
So we built a
different path.
We brought together entrepreneurs, builders, and creators to design a new kind of “internship program” that gives students early reps in real work—so they don’t just look impressive on paper… they become capable.
This isn’t just another activity to stack on top of school, sports, and test prep. It’s where students finally use what they’re learning.
Here’s what it looks like
From idea to impact, with feedback at every step.
1.Pick a real problem they genuinely care about.
2. Build a prototype of a project, product, service, or initiative
3. Iterate with mentors who give direct feedback and raise the bar
4. Find a real organization to implement your prototype
5. Stand out in college applications with a portfolio and college credit
This experience is the opposite of school as usual.
Not waiting for instructions—but defining the work.
Not optimizing for the right answer—but learning to make good decisions when there isn’t one.
Because here’s the truth about admissions now:
Most applicants look the same. Strong grades.
Similar clubs. Similar essays. Similar “leadership.”
Don’t fall into that trap.
Here’s the impact.
Here’s how I improved it.
Here’s what I’d do next.
Here’s the final result.
Here’s what I built.
Here’s what didn’t work.
Here’s the first draft.
Here’s the results.
Here’s a real problem
What actually stands out is a student who can say…
From “Am I doing this right?” to “I’ve got this.”
The first time a student ships something real, faces uncertainty, and realizes “I can figure this out,”
Their confidence changes.
They stop asking for permission.
They begin to trust their ability to learn, adapt, and lead.
I started my own business.
This Internship changed my life.
I gained confidence before college.
Help your student become capable and stand out
Prove they can do more than follow instructions.
FAQs
Got questions?
What is this Internship?
Who is it for?
How is it structured?
How long is the program?
What does it cost?
How does it fit with school and sports?
What will my student actually produce?
Do students get mentor feedback?
What kinds of projects can students do?
Does it help with college applications?
How do we apply or learn more?
The internship
where students build real things.
For students ages 12-18
Let’s be honest.
A lot of students today look successful… but don’t feel capable.
They’ve mastered the “game of school”: follow instructions, earn high grades, and stack activities. But when the instructions disappear—when the problem is messy, unclear, or changing fast—they freeze. That’s not a character flaw. It’s how school has trained them.
But now AI is speeding everything up. The world is changing faster than anyone can plan for. Careers aren’t linear. Expectations keep shifting. There’s no “right answer” anymore. Even top universities are noticing the gap. Students are arriving with impressive transcripts… …but without the confidence to lead themselves, adapt quickly, or build something real.
Parents feel this too. The path forward looks hazier than ever. Jobs change. Roles evolve. There’s no clear roadmap. So the real question isn’t just “Will my student get into a good college?” It’s “Will they know how to navigate uncertainty when the rules keep changing?”
So we built a different path.
We brought together entrepreneurs, builders, and creators to design a new kind of “internship program” that gives students early reps in real work—so they don’t just look impressive on paper… they become capable.
This isn’t just another activity to stack on top of school, sports, and test prep. It’s where students finally use what they’re learning.
Here’s what it looks like
From idea to impact, with feedback at every step.
1.Pick a real problem they genuinely care about.
2. Build a prototype of a project, product, service, or initiative
3. Iterate with mentors who give direct feedback and raise the bar
4. Find a real organization to implement your prototype
5. Stand out in college applications with a portfolio and college credit
This experience is the opposite of school as usual.
Not waiting for instructions—but defining the work.
Not optimizing for the right answer—but learning to make good decisions when there isn’t one.
Because here’s the truth about admissions now:
Most applicants look the same. Strong grades.
Similar clubs. Similar essays. Similar “leadership.”
Don’t fall into that trap.
Here’s the impact.
Here’s how I improved it.
Here’s what I’d do next.
Here’s the final result.
Here’s what I built.
Here’s what didn’t work.
Here’s the first draft.
Here’s the results.
Here’s a real problem
What actually stands out is a student who can say…
From “Am I doing this right?” to “I’ve got this.”
The first time a student ships something real, faces uncertainty, and realizes “I can figure this out,”
Their confidence changes.
They stop asking for permission.
They begin to trust their ability to learn, adapt, and lead.
I started my own business.
This Internship changed my life.
I gained confidence before college.
Help your student become capable and stand out
Prove they can do more than follow instructions.
FAQs
Got questions?
What is this Internship?
Who is it for?
How is it structured?
How long is the program?
What does it cost?
How does it fit with school and sports?
What will my student actually produce?
Do students get mentor feedback?
What kinds of projects can students do?
Does it help with college applications?
How do we apply or learn more?