🚀 Impact Launch
A year to become who you were meant to be.
Impact Launch is our signature Gap Year experience - a 9.5-month intentional journey designed for high school graduates who want to pause, reflect, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
This isn’t falling behind.
This is launching on purpose.
Whether you’re unsure of your next step or simply not ready to rush into college, the workforce, or the military, Impact Launch gives you the time, tools, and support to build a life that actually fits who you are becoming.
We also welcome:
• Early graduates: High school juniors graduating early are welcome to apply. Just be sure to let us know in your application.
• Mid-year grads: Seniors graduating at semester are encouraged to apply as well! We recommend pairing your early graduation with our pre-Launch coaching, available at a discounted rate to help you bridge the gap before the program officially begins in August.
💡 Why Launch Matters
Too many students are pushed to make major life decisions before they truly know who they are.
Impact Launch flips that script.
We help you take ownership of your path by offering a year to:
✅ Discover your identity and core values
✅ Explore personal, educational, and career pathways
✅ Build leadership and life skills
✅ Connect with a growth-minded community
✅ Step into adulthood with purpose
Because most students don’t lack talent or opportunity. They lack clarity. Impact Launch helps you find it.
📦 What’s Included
You’ll gain more than just insight - you’ll gain traction in your life.
Tuition covers:
✨ 36–38 weekly one-on-one coaching sessions with a professional coach
👥 Weekly virtual Boot Camp-style cohort sessions (Sept–May)
📚 Launch Kit with curated books, journal, resources, and exclusive gear
📆 2 in-person gatherings (Live2Lead weekend in October + Leadership Retreat after the New Year)
🧠 DISC + Values Virtual Workshop Kickoff in August
🎓 Certificate of Completion + Digital Badge for resumes, LinkedIn, and college/job applications
🌱 Optional discounted coaching beyond the program if desired
✈️ About the In-Person Events
Each participant will attend two in-person gatherings during the program year:
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Live2Lead Leadership Weekend (October, Lincoln, NE)
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Launch Retreat (Winter, location TBD)
Included in tuition: group programming, leadership activities, supplies, and some meals.
Not included: travel to/from event cities, hotel (room block provided), and 1–2 meals per event.
We’ll share all event details well in advance to help families prepare.
📍 Do You Have to Be in Lincoln to Join?
Nope! While we’re based in Lincoln, Impact Launch is a national program. All coaching and weekly sessions are virtual, and students can join from anywhere in the U.S. (or beyond). The only in-person requirements are the two retreats - and we’ll help coordinate those as smoothly as possible.
🎯 Designed for Life On Purpose
Participants are encouraged to hold a part-time job, internship, or volunteer position during their Launch year. It’s a powerful way to gain real-world experience while applying what they’re learning. We’ll support this goal through coaching conversations, planning resources, and career exploration tools.
📋 Application Process
Enrollment opens August 15 with limited space in the first cohort.
Here’s how it works:
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Complete the online application (includes personal questions and plans)
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Participate in a Launch Conversation (a 30-45 minute onboarding interview)
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If accepted, choose your payment plan and receive access to early bonuses
🚨 Early-bird perks available for 2026 grads who apply early!
👥 Is This Right for Someone You Know?
If you’re a parent, educator, or mentor who knows a student that needs time to breathe, think, and grow before jumping into college or a career, Impact Launch may be exactly what they need. This is their chance to move forward with confidence - not pressure.