Jason Clark is the founder of Link Further. While planning his 20yr class reunion, he realized the need of the current students at Thornton. Instead of planning the usual reunion party, Jason created a crowdfund gathering his fellow alums to give back to the current senior class. In addition to the financial rewards, Jason and his fellow alums hosted a conference at Thornton where they shared their professions and life experiences that gave students tools for post-graduate success. By experiencing the event’s impact, Jason realized this vision was more than just a kind gesture. The conference served as a blueprint that could bring more alum classes, corporations, and industry professionals together to empower students nationwide. Link Further exists to bring together industry professionals’ wisdom and resources so students can go further.

Link Further is an organization that connects industry professionals to students. We partner with schools to determine the need and add value. The importance of connecting students to industry professionals is simply the power of representation. When students can see and converse with professionals with similar upbringing, the potential to actualize their dreams increases.