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Connect Students to Success.

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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 brings together business #professionals, #educators & #students across #nyc. Your support helps connect #publicschool students to success.
#BlackHistoryMonth is a time to honor the lasting #BlackHistoryMonth is a time to honor the lasting contributions of the Black community and to celebrate leaders whose impact still shapes education today. Have you heard of Mary McLeod Bethune? Mary McLeod Bethune was a pioneer of what we now call career-connected learning, championing education that builds real-world skills, confidence, and pathways to economic mobility. Her vision laid the groundwork for today’s focus on college readiness, workforce development, and equity in education. At PENCIL, we carry this legacy forward. By connecting students with professionals through mentorship, career exposure, and hands-on experiences, we help ensure students have the support, skills, and networks they need to succeed. Bethune’s legacy is a powerful reminder: when we invest in education and mentorship, we open doors to opportunity and endless possibilities. #BlackExcellence #MentorshipMatters #ConnectingStudentsToSuccess
Join us in welcoming PENCIL’s newest board member, Join us in welcoming PENCIL’s newest board member, Andrea Gibbons! Andrea is the Managing Director and Chief Human Resources Officer at @the_dtcc , a longtime PENCIL partner of 17 years. DTCC has supported nearly 500 students through PENCIL's Partnership Program and by hosting interns, creating meaningful pathways to career success. We’re thrilled to have Andrea’s expertise, leadership, and passion on our board as we continue connecting NYC students to success!
Join us in welcoming PENCIL’s newest board member, Join us in welcoming PENCIL’s newest board member, Oscar Perez! Oscar is the Chief Financial Officer of @snohetta, a longtime PENCIL partner of nearly 15 years. Snøhetta has partnered with PENCIL to support @newheightsms, impacting hundreds of students. We’re excited to further strengthen our partnership with Snøhetta and thrilled to have Oscar’s expertise and passion on our board as we continue connecting NYC students to success!
This is what long-term partnership looks like. Stu This is what long-term partnership looks like. Students from @pacernyc and volunteers from @jpmorgan came together for another PENCIL partnership session. In small groups, students worked with volunteers to sharpen and tailor their resumes, building the skills and confidence they need to put their best foot forward. Thank you to the incredible volunteers and to JPM for sharing this fun collage of moments from the day. We’re grateful for your continued partnership and impact.
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