Posted by Xheni Giata December 20, 2022
We’re Celebrating PENCIL’s Record-Breaking Year Thanks to You!
As PENCIL closes out another year, our community has a tremendous amount to be proud of and even more to be excited for in the new year. This year brought with it change, renewal, and growth. From the rapid expansion of our internship program to the return of in-person Principal For A Day to new program and revenue strategies, this has been a year to prepare us for the future...
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Why Paid Internships Are More Important During A Pandemic Than Ever
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the economy. As adults around the world began to grapple with a changing job sector and record-high rates of unemployment claims, students were left to wonder if paid internships would become a sidelined topic. Then, just around a month ago, Mayor de Blasio announced the cancellation of the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) citing health and safety concerns. SYEP places 14 to...
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We’re Celebrating PENCIL’s Record-Breaking Year Thanks to You!
As PENCIL closes out another year, our community has a tremendous amount to be proud of and even more to be excited for in the...
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PENCIL December 2022 Newsletter
PENCIL's Celebration of Success Thank you to everyone who joined us for PENCIL’s first Celebration of Success! With everyone's support, we were able to raise...
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Run the 2023 United Airlines Half Marathon with PENCIL!
PENCIL is proud to be an Official Charity Partner of the 2023 United Airlines Half Marathon. The Team PENCIL application is now open. PENCIL makes...
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PENCIL September 2022 Newsletter
PENCIL's 2021 Annual Report PENCIL's 2021 Annual Report is now out! Every year, PENCIL releases a report highlighting its accomplishments through school year and summer programs,...
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PENCIL | RXR Career Explorers 2022
This Summer, PENCIL and RXR Reality supported a cohort of 17 New Rochelle High School students in a paid project-based internship designed to promote career awareness, exploration and preparation. Students in the PENCIL RXR Career Explorers Program...
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PENCIL Welcomes our 2022-23 Partners
PENCIL is thrilled to welcome all of the 2022-23 school year partners! As we begin to kick off the partnership programs over the next couple...
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PENCIL’s 2022 Partner Awards
PENCIL is excited to announce the nominees of the 2022 Partner Awards! Each year, the PENCIL program team reflects on the partnerships from the year...
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PENCIL’s 2022 Volunteer Awards
PENCIL is excited to announce the nominees of the 2022 Volunteer Awards! Each year, we recognize individual volunteers who have gone above and beyond in...
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Join PENCIL’s Celebration of Success on December 1st, 2022
Date: Thursday December 1st, 2022 Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm Location: Edison Rooftop at the Edison Ballroom PENCIL’s first annual Celebration of Success will take place...
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Reimagining Pathways to Student Success- Brief #3
PENCIL is proud to release the last of three briefs in our series: Reimagining Pathways to Student Success: PENCIL’s Observations & Recommendations From a Three-Year Retrospective Brief #3: Building Relationships Through Developmentally Aligned Program Modalities...
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PENCIL June 2022 Newsletter
PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY® 2022 On May 19th, PENCIL once again hosted in-person and virtual Principal For A Day visits! There were over 120 visits...
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Principal For A Day® 2022
On May 19th, 2022 there were over 120 Principal For A Day visits across all 5 boroughs, reaching over 5000 students! Executives got the chance...
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Reimagining Pathways to Student Success- Brief #2
PENCIL is proud to release the second of three briefs in our series: Reimagining Pathways to Student Success: PENCIL’s Observations & Recommendations From a Three-Year Retrospective Brief #2: Fostering a Foundation of Growth Mindset through...
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PENCIL March 2022 Newsletter
Infy App Challenge PENCIL is pleased to announce that Infosys Foundation USA is generously funding an expansion of the Infy App Challenge Program at Thomas...
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Bloomberg Python Program
This school year, PENCIL invited 21 students from 11 NYC public schools to participate in the Bloomberg Python Workshop Series! The Bloomberg Python Workshop is...
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Introducing the Principal For A Day Steering Committee
For over 25 years, Principal For A Day® has been one of New York City’s most unique and prestigious ways for business and civic leaders...
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Reimagining Pathways to Student Success
PENCIL is proud to release the first of three briefs in our new series: Reimagining Pathways to Student Success: PENCIL’s Observations & Recommendations From a Three-Year Retrospective By Jessica Bynoe, Devaughn D. Fowlkes, Keith A. Howey & Katje...
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PENCIL December 2021 Newsletter
50,000 Futures Campaign PENCIL is on a mission to raise $1 Million this year, to connect another 50,000 students to success by 2023. Support the...
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PENCIL Congratulates David Banks on Being Named the Next NYC Schools Chancellor
PENCIL congratulates David Banks on being named the next Chancellor of the New York City public schools. PENCIL has a longstanding relationship with David and...
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Run the 2022 United Airlines NYC Half with PENCIL!
PENCIL is proud to be an Official Charity Partner of the 2022 United Airlines NYC Half. The Team PENCIL application is now open. PENCIL’s work...
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Here’s Why Our Volunteers Choose to Support PENCIL
This Giving Tuesday, we are sharing the stories of some of our biggest supporters, donors and volunteers. Our transformative work with students and schools would...
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PENCIL | RXR Career Explorers 2021
PENCIL introduced Career Explorers during the Covid19 pandemic as an innovative way to offer summer employment and work-based learning for New York City students. During...
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Join PENCIL’s 50,000 Futures Gala on October 6, 2021
We are on a mission to connect another 50,000 students to success by 2023. MAKE YOUR GIFT TODAY! PENCIL’s Virtual Gala will take place on...
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The 2021 #InfyAppChallenge: 12 students, 7 mentors and 3 apps
Earlier this year, PENCIL received a grant from Infosys Foundation USA to support our school-year programming efforts. The generous funding supported the 2021 Infy App Challenge Program...
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These Students Benefited From PENCIL’s Partnership Program. Now They Are Starting College and Internships
PENCIL's school partnership program creates a unique opportunity for businesses to partner with public schools in New York City and supports thousands of students every...
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Run the 2021 TCS NYC Marathon with PENCIL!
PENCIL is proud to be an Official Charity Partner of the 2021 TCS NYC Marathon. The Team PENCIL application is now open. PENCIL's work to...
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Cindy Ma on Navigating the Finance Industry and Supporting Public School Students
Dr. Cindy Ma is a known name in the financial industry. Most recently, she was featured in the "50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds 2020"...
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PENCIL’s Principal For A Day® Goes Virtual!
During the week of April 26th PENCIL hosted the first ever all virtual Principal for A Day.® For over 25 years, Principal For A Day...
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Innovations in Summer Youth Employment to Support Scale, Equity, and Quality
PENCIL is proud to release Innovations in Summer Youth Employment to Support Scale, Equity, and Quality, a paper sharing reflections about the creation, outcomes, and implications of...
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How One Business Leader in NYC Is Changing Students’ Lives
How can you use your business expertise to change student lives? Ask Michael Maslansky, one of corporate America's leading communications and research strategists. Since 2016,...
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How Christopher Hayward Uses His Expertise to Support Students in NYC
One of Christopher Hayward's fondest memories with PENCIL is taking fifth-graders from the East Village Community School to the New York Stock Exchange. While that...
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As the Pandemic Persists, Compassion & Empathy are the Keys to Resilience
Dear PENCIL Partners, As we welcome in 2021 and the fresh start to the new year, we want to thank each of you for your...
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Learn How PENCIL Helps Companies Do Well By Doing Good
Over 25 years, hundreds of companies like JPMorgan Chase, Verizon, Bloomberg LP, and more have partnered with PENCIL to participate in programs that connect public...
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PENCIL Supports NYC Students’ Return to School
New York City is home to the largest school system in the country, with 1.1 million students enrolled in public schools. Earlier this month, New...
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PENCIL’S Summer Programs: Delivering on our promise to #SaveTheirSummers
This year, as PENCIL was preparing to plan for its 25th anniversary, our world rapidly shifted in the course of a few days. Our team...
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PENCIL’s Virtual Programs Still Connect Students To Success
As PENCIL turns 25 this year, we are looking back at all we have achieved and overcome. Yes, times are challenging, but the outpouring of...
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From Courts to Classes: Justice Richter’s Commitment to Education Equity
This year, PENCIL is virtually honoring the Partnership between Justice Richter and the High School for Law, Advocacy, and Community Justice (LACJHS) with the Veteran...
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If I can do it, so can you
I’ll be candid here; I struggled to pen these words. Success in life involves the situations you get yourself into and the people you meet....
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PENCIL’s Commitment to Fight Racial Injustice in Our Community And Our World
To our PENCIL Family, We are devastated and outraged as we mourn the tragic loss of Mr. George Floyd, who is among only the most...
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Community Bank in North Dakota: NYC Non-Profit’s Best Bet During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected most businesses throughout the country. As non-essential activities shut across the United States, Congress launched the Paycheck Protection Program...
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Why Paid Internships Are More Important During A Pandemic Than Ever
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the economy. As adults around the world began to grapple with a changing job sector and record-high...
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