PENCIL December Newsletter
PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY® 2025
You’re invited to join PENCIL on
May 15th for Principal For A Day visits! Be a part of this impactful initiative alongside hundreds of NYC leaders, demonstrating your commitment to the success of NYC students and schools.
Register today to secure your spot as Principal For A Day!
BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR
We’re proud to share the story of Asher Kennedy, a PENCIL alum, donor, and volunteer. His commitment shows how community support can create lasting change.
As we look ahead to 2025, we invite you to continue supporting PENCIL’s transformative work.
INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
The DYCD Ladders for Leaders program offers high school and college students the opportunity to participate in paid 6-week summer internships with leading corporations, non-profit organizations, and government agencies in New York City.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity! Please share with students, friends, and mentees who might benefit.
HOST AN INTERN
PENCIL trains hundreds of students for their summer internships!
Students must complete over 20 hours of pre-employment training to qualify for internships. We also collaborate closely with our partners to create internships that are enriching for students and beneficial for employers alike.
Learn how your company can host an intern this summer!
PENCIL’S IMPACT REPORT
PENCIL’s 2023-2024 Impact Report is here!
We’re thrilled to share the incredible strides we made this year: 672 volunteers from 166 businesses partnered with PENCIL to support 12,164 students during the school year and summer!
HAPPY NEW YEAR
On behalf of the entire PENCIL team, we want to wish you a happy and healthy New Year! Your support throughout 2024 has been instrumental in creating opportunities for NYC public school students that wouldn’t otherwise be possible. Thank you for making a difference!