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Our Mission is Clear

Connect Students to Success.

By 2023, PENCIL will help connect 50,000 NYC students to success
by bringing together business professionals, educators, and students
to open eyes, open minds, and open doors.

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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

News & Events

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    Innovations in Summer Youth Employment to Support Scale, Equity, and Quality

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    How One Business Leader in NYC Is Changing Students’ Lives

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    How Christopher Hayward Uses His Expertise to Support Students in NYC

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PENCIL brings together business #professionals, #educators & #students across #nyc. Your support helps connect #publicschool students to success.

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More than ever, employees are looking to company l More than ever, employees are looking to company leaders and assessing how they respond to the current crises and broader issues facing the global community. At PENCIL, we work closely with our business partners to ensure that they are matched with a school that would benefit from their expertise. Like @snkrprincipal, Principal of @lawjayhawks said, our approach ensures that student success is at the forefront of this work and that we create sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships. PENCIL makes it easy for business professionals, educators, and students to work together—in schools and the workplace. Become a partner today! Visit the link in bio!
May is Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritag May is Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month. It's a time when we recognize the contributions #AsianAmericans and #PacificIslanders have made to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Just like these trailblazers, our students have high ambitions and aspirations. Last year, over 90% of students in PENCIL's programs identified as #Black, #Hispanic or #Latino, #Asian or #Indigenous. Seeing people who look like them make history inspires them to do better and recognize possibilities.  Tell us how your firm is celebrating #AAPI Heritage month in the comments section below ⬇️  We have trained hundreds of students this year who are waiting for opportunities to make a difference at your firm.  Support their dreams and bring in new talent at your firm by hosting interns trained by us! Visit the link in bio!
Today we are wrapping up our Principal For A Day® Today we are wrapping up our Principal For A Day® visits of 2021. This year, we were excited to welcome 27 executives from 20 companies who virtually visited #publicschools to learn about the experiences of #principals and #students during these unprecedented times. To learn more about how you and your firm can support educators and principals, visit the link in bio!
@mcckoenigs from @abcnews virtually visited @lawja @mcckoenigs from @abcnews virtually visited @lawjayhawks as Principal for A Day® today! As part of PENCIL's annual event, Principal for A Day®, business executives visit #publicschools, shadow principals, interact with students, share their #careerjourney and offer advice. Even though our event is virtual this year, the enthusiasm remains the same!  "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 from John Jay said.    At PENCIL, we believe in creating long-lasting relationship — and this is an excellent example of one! If your firm is looking to support public education, visit the link in bio! #PFAD2021
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