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Black Lives Matter

PENCIL maintains its commitment to racial justice and equity

Our Mission Continues

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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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“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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    Why Paid Internships Are More Important During A Pandemic Than Ever

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    PENCIL Supports NYC Students’ Return to School

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

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#BlackHistoryMonth celebrations would be incomplet #BlackHistoryMonth celebrations would be incomplete without recognizing these trailblazers who forged through difficult times and stood for equality. #marshapjohnson, #momsmabley, #jamesbaldwin, #alvinailey, #audrelorde are all historical figures whose contribution to #africanamerican history and culture is undeniably laudable. Like our pioneers, many students who go through PENCIL programs are also part of the Black #lgbtqcommunity and aspire to be leaders in varying fields. To support their ambitions and dreams, consider volunteering with PENCIL. Click the link in bio to sign up today!
As part of our #BlackHistoryMonth series, today we As part of our #BlackHistoryMonth series, today we are putting the spotlight on 2021 Black #CEOs of #fortune500 companies: Rosalind Brewer, Marvin Ellison, Kenneth C. Frazier and René Jones. Like our CEOs, we believe that businesses have a unique capacity to open eyes, minds and doors to connect #nycstudents to #success. Much like our leaders, we believe that early recognition and development of potential and talent are vital to solving the disparity in #leadership positions. The students we serve — a majority of whom identify as #Black and #Brown — have dreams of becoming CEOs and top companies' leaders. But their aspirations are often unrealized due to limited opportunities and lack of early exposure. You can support the #nextgen of #diverseleadership by mentoring or volunteering today, visit the link in bio!
In frame: Isabel Doonan from @marketaxess sharing In frame: Isabel Doonan from @marketaxess sharing her professional journey with #nycstudents. She offered advice on breaking into #fintech and recounted stories of personal failures and success. Students don't lack ambition but awareness when it comes to careers in #stem. By connecting business professionals with #publicschool students, we aim to close that disconnect. If you have an hour to spare and wisdom to share, consider volunteering with us today by clicking the link in bio!
Proud to be a recipient of the #KKRGrants program, Proud to be a recipient of the #KKRGrants program, part of KKR & Co. Inc.’s COVID-19 relief effort focused on supporting nonprofit organizations. Transform student lives today, visit the link in bio! . . . . . . #csr #corporatesocialresponsibility #ngo #socialresponsibility #socialgood #community #socialimpact #nonprofit #giveback #philanthropy #donate #education #nycnonprofit #studentsuccess #internship #internlife #nycbusiness #grants #supportlocal #supportcommunity #supportstudents #nycstudents #publiceducation #nycschools
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