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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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Students had the opportunity to visit the @innocen Students had the opportunity to visit the @innocenceproject and engage with professionals across the organization, gaining insight into the many career paths that support its mission of freeing the innocent and preventing wrongful convictions. From case analysts and policy experts to fundraising and communications professionals, students learned how a wide range of roles contribute to meaningful social impact. They also heard powerful firsthand stories from formerly incarcerated individuals whose lives were transformed through the organization's work. Thank you to the Innocence Project team for providing students with an inspiring and educational experience.
Please join us in welcoming Michael Giarrusso, Par Please join us in welcoming Michael Giarrusso, Partner at @ey_us, to PENCIL's Board of Directors! Michael shares: "I’m truly excited and honored to be joining the Board of PENCIL. Learning and education have always been passions of mine, and after being introduced to PENCIL’s mission at the Celebration of Success Gala last year, I was immediately inspired by the organization’s impact. That feeling was only reinforced through my time at the Manhattan Business Academy during my Principal For A Day® experience. Seeing firsthand how PENCIL helps connect students with real-world opportunities made it clear to me that this is an organization I want to support and be a part of. I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute and look forward to helping bridge the opportunity gap through education." We're grateful to have Michael join our Board and look forward to the leadership and perspective he will bring to advancing PENCIL's mission. Welcome, Michael!
Students from Union Square Academy for Health Scie Students from Union Square Academy for Health Sciences recently participated in a career exploration session with @libertydentalplan, where panelists shared their career journeys and insights into the professional world. Students also practiced delivering elevator pitches to build confidence and strengthen their communication skills. One student shared, "The elevator pitch and mini interview allowed me to prepare for what to expect from future conversations." A special thank you to Kathleen Malico and Euridiss Montiel for volunteering their time and helping students prepare for future success!
Thank you to Principal @snkrprincipal for hosting Thank you to Principal @snkrprincipal for hosting PENCIL's Board Meeting at @ms224thebronx! We are grateful to our board members who joined us both in person and virtually to support PENCIL's mission. We were also thrilled to welcome PENCIL alumni Annie Lee and Rachel Dalloo as they experienced their very first board meeting, a meaningful opportunity to see leadership and partnership in action.
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