Where teens
build their future
LinkTeen is the professional network for ambitious students — a safe, non-profit space to showcase your work, find opportunities, and connect with peers in 50 states.
in four simple steps
Create your profile
Add your name, school, grade, interests, projects, and goals. Think of it as your professional identity — built for teens.
Parent approves
We email your parent or guardian a secure consent link. Your account activates only after they approve — no exceptions.
School verified
Upload a class schedule, student ID, or use your school email. We confirm you're an active enrolled student.
Start connecting
Explore the community, follow peers, post updates, find opportunities, and build your professional story.
professional needs
Teen profile
Showcase projects, clubs, awards, skills, and goals. Your profile grows with you from 8th grade to graduation.
Local & national network
Connect with teens at your school, in your city, or across all 50 states. Filter by interests, grade, or goals.
Opportunities board
Internships, competitions, scholarships, volunteer programs — all curated and age-appropriate for teens.
Peer mentorship
Get matched with older students, college freshmen, or verified adult mentors in your field of interest.
Events & clubs
Discover hackathons, debate tournaments, science fairs, and student-run clubs happening near you and online.
Community feed
Share projects, ask questions, celebrate wins. A positive, moderated feed just for the teen community.
every teen
Verifiable parental consent
Every account under 18 requires a parent or guardian to approve via a secure, one-time email link.
School enrollment verification
We confirm every member is a real, currently enrolled US student through document review.
No adult-to-teen direct messaging
Adults (mentors, organizations) cannot send direct messages to teens without mutual connection approval.
Human content moderation
Real people review reported content. AI flags posts for review. Zero tolerance for harassment.
Your future starts
right now
Join LinkTeen — it's free, safe, and built for teens like you.