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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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Missed the United Airlines NYC Half? Still looking Missed the United Airlines NYC Half? Still looking for a chance to get out and run this spring? There’s still time to register for the �NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon, happening on April 26th! Make your miles more meaningful by fundraising for PENCIL and help connect NYC students to success while running for a cause. �Register by April 16th and contact Hannah Immerman himmerman@pencil.org to set up your fundraising page.
PENCIL alumna Tasnuva Hoque reflects on how early PENCIL alumna Tasnuva Hoque reflects on how early exposure can shape a future: “PENCIL was the stepping stone to my career. My high-school partnered with PENCIL, which gave me early exposure to the professional world. It was an honor to have invite-only access to prestigious offices across New York City, where I interacted with professionals from various industries through PENCIL workshops in my early years.” Her journey is a powerful reminder that opportunity, access, and mentorship can open doors that last a lifetime.
Another meaningful session in the first year of th Another meaningful session in the first year of the PENCIL partnership between @the_dtcc and leadershipnychs. DTCC volunteers partnered with students to build stronger resumes and develop the skills needed for college and career success, bringing real-world experience into the classroom and helping students see what’s possible for their futures. We are grateful to DTCC not only for showing up for students this year, but for 17 years of partnership and commitment to connecting nyc students to success!
In celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re proud In celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re proud to highlight PENCIL Board Chair, Jo Lambert, whose leadership and commitment continue to strengthen our mission and impact. Jo shared, “PENCIL opens doors for New York City students by connecting them to the relationships, skills, and opportunities they need to thrive. Through partnerships between public schools and the business community, the organization helps prepare students for success in college and their careers. My journey with PENCIL began in 2017, and it quickly became clear how meaningful this work is. The impact of these partnerships on students’ lives is undeniable. PENCIL reminds us that even if we don’t have all the answers, what we can offer, our time, our knowledge, and our networks, can help a young person take an important step toward their goals.” Thank you, Jo, for your leadership!
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