PENCIL INC
30 West 26th Street 5th Floor, New York, NY 10010 www.pencil.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: New York City schools are filled with students who have potential and ambition to go far and we envision a city filled with students whose opportunities match their ambitions. Since 1995, weve played a critical role in bringing together business professionals, educators, and students to open eyes, open minds, and open doors. By doing so, we connect students to success.

Since 1995, weve played a critical role in bringing together business professionals, educators, and students to open eyes, open minds, and open doors. By doing so, we connect students to success.

In 2020, PENCIL connected over 4,000 NYC students to almost 1,900 volunteers and mentors from 142 business. Due to the devastating consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, PENCIL pivoted to virtual programming in April and provided programming to over 1,750 students with the support of 900 volunteers from 140 businesses. PENCILs Partnership Program served 1,609 students across 43 New York City public schools by leveraging the talents and resources of NYCs business community to improve students college and career readiness. These partnerships were supported by 597 volunteers from 34 companies. Analysis of year end surveys showed the following impact of PENCIL Partnership activities:90% of surveyed students feel more confident introducing themselves in a professional setting91% felt more confident they could successfully interview for a job96% agreed that working with mentors helped them better understand the options they have after they graduate PENCIL served an additional 898 through 17 Point of Engagement events. These single day events connected students to 257 volunteers through college and career readiness workshops, tailored to highlight unique elements of a company and/or industry.92% of surveyed students agreed PENCIL helped them develop the skills essential for their growth and success89% agreed PENCIL connected them to opportunities and experiences they didnt know about before82% agreed PENCIL connected them with professionals whom they would not have met otherwiseWith the support of 198 volunteers from 32 businesses, PENCIL served over 198 volunteers through Open-Source Sessions. Open to all students from our partner schools, these 28 virtual sessions filled a gap in instruction during New York Citys transition to distance learning and provided access to corporate volunteers that teachers could not achieve alone. 97% of surveyed students agreed that the session helped them think about future aspirations95% agreed that the session provided them with a sense of belongingPrincipal For A Day, typically hosted as an in-person program in April, was transformed into a series of three webinars. These events created space for school principals and business executives to learn from one another and reflect on the impact of the pandemic, virtual work and learning, and the increased attention to injustice and systemic racism. Over 100 executives and 40 principals participated in these sessions.Across our programs, PENCIL enhanced its commitment to bring equity of opportunity to the young people of New York City, and one of the direct impact outcomes is reflected in an increased percentage of Black students served in 2020, from 27% to 34%. Over the Summer, PENCIL placed 342 students in paid work-based experiences and internships. PENCIL placed 85 students in six-week remote internships at 80 businesses across New York City. PENCIL provided 257 students with virtual paid work-based experiences through three new programs (Career Explorers, SYEP Summer Bridge, and New Visions partnership). An additional 738 students also received college and career training through PENCIL's programs. Overall, 620 volunteers from 140 companies participated in 95 virtual events to connect students to success.Of the 2020 summer cohort, 82% of students saw improvement in one or more of Pencils Keys to Success. In total, participants received over $350,000 in wages. Business mentors and student interns also report that the Internship program had a positive impact on participants communication skills, networking skills, professional skills, and their career awareness and planning.

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