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  • Principal for a Day®

    Since 1995, NYC’s social entrepreneurs, business and civic leaders have shown up for PENCIL’s Principal For A Day® as the first step in their commitment to open minds, open eyes, and open doors for tens of thousands of public school students.

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  • School Partnerships

    PENCIL connects business and school leaders to leverage their collective energies and foster stronger schools, and to prepare students for college and career success. PENCIL serves as a critical liaison in these partnerships, providing hands-on support in the design, implementation, and evaluation of activities.

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  • Internship Programs

    Each year, PENCIL connects over 1,000 students across New York with career readiness and professional skills training. PENCIL works to place these students in paid summer internships and virtual work-based learning opportunities. PENCIL is a proud provider of the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development's Ladders for Leaders Program and partner in the RXR/PENCIL Internship Program.

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Hear from our Partners

“I was honored to volunteer with PENCIL, which places young students in internship settings and pairs them with working professionals who mentor and guide them as they complete projects over 5 weeks.”

Austin Rivera, Bloomberg LP

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“PENCIL's mission really aligned with what we were looking for—
bringing our expertise of language strategy and communication
and using that to help students.”

Sachi Pettit, Maslansky + Partners

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“Working with a PENCIL school, we were inspired by the ambition, talent, and passion driving the next generation of New York City leaders.”

Houlihan Lokey's Team

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“PENCIL leveraged its expertise in working with schools and its relationships with the business community to provide our students invaluable access to an extended social network and opportunities to participate in weekly career panels and workshops, develop their resumes, practice interviewing skills and develop career plans that will inform their postsecondary plans. ”

Jennie Soler-McIntosh, New Visions Charter Schools

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“From the first meeting, our team knew partnering with PENCIL could be an incredible hands-on opportunity to bring our passion and expertise into a classroom and have a meaningful impact on students’ lives. ”

Michael Maslansky, Maslansky + Partners

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“Each year, the students bring a new outlook on the world and I am happy to learn from them. ”

Madison Hart, JetBlue

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“I had such an incredible time discovering the talent and energy at John Jay—passionate teachers and administrators engaging remarkable groups of students. ”

Michael Koenigs, ABC News

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“Thanks to PENCIL and the Bronx School of Law and Finance for such an enjoyable experience! I appreciated the questions from the students and the opportunity to share my career path and thoughts (and hope both were helpful).”

Bryan Barreras, Mayer Brown LLP

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“This not only allows our students to engage with different members of our New York Community, but to network, gain wisdom, and be inspired. Watching our students engage in this every year is truly a blessing.”

Erin Hogshead, John Jay School for Law

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“We're proud of how the partnership between Salesforce and Dual Language Middle School (DLMS) has evolved over the years and the monthly virtual engagements we were able to bring to life for students this school year. Tough times bring communities together, and our common focus on supporting the students strengthened this partnership in an extraordinarily challenging year. We're so grateful for the amazing leadership at DLMS and the invaluable support from PENCIL, and look forward to growing our collective impact!”

Salesforce Team

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PENCIL is thrilled to share that the Principal For PENCIL is thrilled to share that the Principal For A Day® Summit will be hosted by @perkinscoiellp on May 13. The Summit provides an opportunity for volunteers, PENCIL staff, and educators to continue the momentum alongside others committed to connecting students to success. Join us to reflect on the day’s Principal For A Day® experiences and engage with fellow volunteers and educators.
Join PENCIL in congratulating Sandra Escamilla-Dav Join PENCIL in congratulating Sandra Escamilla-Davies on her appointment as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development. Gregg Betheil, CEO of PENCIL, shared: “Congratulations to Sandra Escamilla-Davies on her appointment as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development. As a longtime DYCD provider, PENCIL is excited to continue partnering with the agency under Sandra’s leadership to expand career-connected learning and ensure more NYC students have access to meaningful internships and pathways to success.” We look forward to continuing this important work together for New York City’s students.
PENCIL is proud to share that @weilgotshal has hon PENCIL is proud to share that @weilgotshal has honored J.P. King of @brooklynpreparatoryhs with the Community Ally Award and @alixpartnersllp with the Corporate Partnership Award at the 2026 Weil Social Impact Awards. Through PENCIL’s partnership with Weil and Brooklyn Prep High School, J.P. King has shown a deep commitment to expanding opportunities for students and ensuring they have access to meaningful programming that supports their growth and future success. As part of Weil’s Negotiation Clinic, AlixPartners played a key role by leading an engaging session focused on empowering girls through negotiation skills. Congratulations to J.P. King and AlixPartners on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you to the Weil team for your continued partnership and support of PENCIL, the schools, and the students we serve.
Join Us as a Volunteer and Inspire NYC Students! Join Us as a Volunteer and Inspire NYC Students! PENCIL invites you to support our internship training program by volunteering for upcoming in-person and virtual sessions. Share your experience and help students build the skills they need to succeed. Get involved by: Participating in career panels to share your career journey: February 13, February 17, March 14, March 21 Taking part in mock interviews to help students strengthen their professional skills: February 25, March 24 Additional dates are available. To learn more and sign up, click the link in bio. Your time and insight can make a lasting impact!
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