PENCIL works closely with your teachers and other school staff to introduce you to a team of business professionals ready to share new college and career opportunities and help you prepare for success after high school. The business professionals have committed to working with you throughout the year and we ask that you make a similar commitment.

If you have any questions about this form or PENCIL's partnership program, please speak with your teacher or PENCIL Program Manager.

THANK YOU.

Thank you for participating in PENCIL's Point of Engagement. PENCIL works closely with your teachers and other school staff to introduce you to a team of business professionals ready to share new college and career opportunities and help you prepare for success after high school. Please complete this form to provide feedback on your experience.

THANK YOU.

Thank you for participating in PENCIL's sessions. PENCIL wants to understand their students and the impact of their programs. Your information will help improve events for staff, volunteers and future students. This is not a test and there are no right or wrong answers. If you are not sure of an answer, choose the answer closest to how you feel.
THANK YOU.

Are you currently over the age of 13?

YesNo

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First Name

Last Name

Email Address

School

School (PPOE)

Grade?

School Name?

Which Cohort Are You A Part of?

EmpireGreystone

Which Program Are You A Part of?

Deloitte 9th GradeDeloitte 12th GradeInfy App Challenge

Which Class Are You A Part of?

613607

Which Class Are You A Part of?

CruzRameriz

Session Feedback

How much do you agree with the following?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
I can use the information provided today to better shape my future.
I know my next step to learn more about plans after school.
Talking with the mentors helped me better understand the options I have after I graduate.
I learned about a new job or career path during today's session.

In one word, what’s your biggest strength?

How much do you agree with the following?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
I am more confident I could successfully interview for a job.
I believe I can achieve my dream job if I interview very well.
Talking with the mentors helped me improve my interviewing skills.
I am confident in my ability to respond well to common interview questions.

What is one skill you must work on to strengthen your interviewing skills?

How much do you agree with the following?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
This session made me more aware of how people perceive me and my actions.
I understand the ways I can change or influence my personal brand over time.
Talking with the mentors helped me develop my personal brand.
I understand how my personal brand can influence my path to success.

What is one thing you can do to reflect your professional brand on social media?

How much do you agree with the following?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
I understand the difference between a savings and checking accounts.
After today’s session, I have a better understanding of credit.
I am more confident in my ability to make a budget.
I have the resources to meet my financial goals.

If provided an job/internship, what would you do with your first check?

How much do you agree with the following?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
I have the tools I need to create a resume I am proud of.
I am clear on which information is important to include in my resume.
I am able to describe my experiences in a way that highlights my skills and accomplishments.
I am confident I can organize and format my resume professionally.

What is one thing you can update on your resume today?

How much do you agree with the following?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
I feel more confident introducing myself to new people in a professional setting.
I know how to follow-up with someone to make them part of my network.
I can identify the members of my existing network.
I understand how my network can help me achieve my college and career goals.

How can you help and support others in your network?

How much do you agree with the following?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Today’s workshops and activities instilled confidence in my team and I to embark on our App Challenge
Today’s workshops increased my knowledge in the different topics and were related to my past experiences.

What additional information would you have liked to receive from the Google volunteers?

Did the volunteers do a good job relaying the information?

How much do you agree with the following?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Today’s Design workshop (First Workshop) instilled confidence in my team and I to embark on our App Challenge
I found the Design workshop (First Workshop) useful and engaging.

What feedback would you like to provide for the Design workshop (First Workshop)? Additional information you would have liked, did the volunteers do a good job relaying the information?

How much do you agree with the following?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Today’s Project Management workshop (Second Workshop) instilled confidence in my team and I to embark on our App Challenge
I found the Project Management workshop (Second Workshop) useful and engaging.

What feedback would you like to provide for the Project Management workshop (Second Workshop)?

Additional information you would have liked, did the volunteers do a good job relaying the information?

What has been the most challenging aspect of working on your real estate development capstone project?

How has your understanding of real estate development evolved throughout this project?

What skills or knowledge have you gained from working on this project that you believe will be valuable in your future endeavors?

Are there any areas of the project where you felt you could have received more support or guidance?

How much do you agree with the following?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Through this session, I learned about a new job or career path.
I can use the information provided today to better shape my future.
The mentors were open to answering my questions.
I felt I could relate to some or all of the mentors and learned from their experiences.

What careers at DTCC would you like to learn more about?

Is there something you'd like to see more of for the next visit?

Is there something you'd like to see less of for the next visit?

How much do you agree with the following?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Through these sessions, I learned about a new career I would be interested in pursuing.
I feel more confident introducing myself to new people in a professional setting.

What other aspects of the investing would you like to learn about?

What additional information would you have liked to receive from the Viking volunteers?

How can use the information provided today to better shape your future goals?

How much do you agree with the following?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Today’s activities encouraged mentors to find common ground with me.
Today’s session helped me develop the skills essential for my growth and success.
Today’s discussions helped me reflect on my personal strengths and experiences.
Today's session provided me a sense of belonging.

How can PENCIL make this session BETTER?

What was your favorite part of today's event?

Appropriateness of Conduct

• Students will not engage in unsupervised contact with the business volunteers, including texting, talking on the phone, or meeting in person outside of Partnership activities. Interactions between students and Business Volunteers take place only at Partnership activities under the supervision of school staff and PENCIL.

• Students may not exchange emails with any business volunteers, except under the supervision of the school liaison and/or Partnership Manager who will be copied on all email exchanges.

• Students must immediately inform the school liaison or PENCIL staff if a business professional makes a student feel uncomfortable or asks the student to meet outside of partnership activities. This includes the times directly before or after a partnership session. Students are not allowed to meet with business volunteers outside of partnership activities supervised by school staff and PENCIL.

• Students must respect the cultural, religious, and economic differences, ideas, and values of the business volunteers in all interactions. Students should not engage in any communication with the business volunteers that includes swearing, references to disabilities, sexual content, racist, sexist or homophobic language.

By selecting this box, I understand and agree to follow the guidelines described above while participating in the PENCIL Partnership Program.

Participation Guidelines

• Students are expected to attend ALL Partnership sessions. Students should notify their school liaison if they will not be able to attend a scheduled event. Unexcused absences from Partnership activities may result in dismissal from the program.

• Students are expected to be respectful of the business volunteers time and follow through with all their commitments and deadlines associated with the Partnership including those requiring work at home and between Partnership sessions.

By selecting this box, I agree to follow the participation guidelines described above.

Media Consent

Project/purpose and Date(s)

PENCIL’s programs focus on college and career readiness and are designed to provide a continuum of college preparedness and work-based learning experiences. Programs will introduce students to the “Keys to Success” in three outcome areas: Relationships, Skill Attainment, and Access to Opportunity. The programming supports ongoing relationships between business partners, schools, and students to prepare students for college and career success. Up to ten 3-hour sessions may be scheduled throughout the 2023-2024 school year at school or corporate offices.  Sessions may cover a range of program models - project-based learning, college & career readiness, and career exploration with corporate partners.

I grant PENCIL, Inc the right to edit, use, disclose, reuse and redisclose the Student’s image, quotes, name, interviews, and photographs, recordings, and videos of the Student (“recordings”) for its nonprofit purposes related to the project/purpose stated above. This includes use in print, online spaces, apps, and all other forms of media. The entity will share the recordings in the places listed below:

www.pencil.org
https://www.facebook.com/PENCIL.org
https://twitter.com/pencilorg
https://www.linkedin.com/company/pencil/
https://www.instagram.com/pencilorg/

Limitations of this release

The recordings named above shall not be used in connection with any advertising, marketing, promotion or sale of products, or other commercial use. I release the New York City Public Schools, its agents, or its employees from all claims, demands, and liabilities in connection with the rights granted above.

Solely in relation to the non-profit project/purpose described, I consent to the use and disclosure of the image, quotes, name, the participation in interviews, and the taking of photographs, recordings, and videos of the Student named above by:

PENCIL, Inc., 30 West 26^th Street, 5^th Floor, NY, NY 10010

I CONSENT.I DO NOT consent.

Getting To Know You

What ELSE would you like to learn about during this year's partnership?

What is one goal you would like to accomplish through the PENCIL partnership program?

PENCIL wants to understand their students and the impact of their programs. Your information will help improve events for staff, volunteers and future students. This is not a test and there are no right or wrong answers. If you are not sure of an answer, choose the answer closest to how you feel.
THANK YOU.

What session did you find MOST useful?

What session did you find LEAST useful?

What would you have liked to learn MORE of through the program?

What was the best LESSON you learned through the program?

What is one GOAL you accomplished through the program?

Program Outcomes

Thinking about your PENCIL experience, how much do you agree with the following?

PENCIL connected me with professionals whom I would not meet otherwise.

PENCIL facilitated discussions that encouraged mentors to find common ground with me.

PENCIL helped me develop the skills essential for my growth and success.

The PENCIL program helped me plan to meet my future career goals.

PENCIL encouraged me to reflect on my personal strengths and experiences.

PENCIL connected me to opportunities and experiences I didn’t know about before.

Anything else you would like to share about your experience?

Asset Domains

Developmental Relationships

Thinking about your relationships with adults, how much do you agree with the following?

I have at least one adult in my life I can confide in.

I am given opportunities to take charge of important projects.

I am involved in the decisions that affect me.

I have the support needed to overcome tough situations.

Someone always stands up for me when I need it.

I believe people really care about me.

Essential Skills

Thinking about your skills and development, how much do you agree with the following?

I have everything I need to live up to my full potential.

No matter what kind of person you are, you can always change yourself.

I have a clear vision of what I want to do when I grow up.

I appreciate when people give me ideas about ways I can improve.

An important reason why I do my schoolwork is that I like to learn new things.

I do not give up when a task is challenging.

Access to Opportunities

Thinking about your access to opportunities, how much do you agree with the following?

Adults expose me to new ideas, experiences and places.

Those around me inspire me to see possibilities for my future.

I am comfortable and at ease in a college setting.

Those around me introduce me to people who can help me grow.

I feel welcomed in a corporate environment.

I see many successful people of different races, ethnicities and cultures.

	Yes	No	Unsure
Have you ever visited a high school?
Have you ever visited a corporate office building?
Do you plan to go to college?

Session Feedback

Appropriateness of Conduct

Participation Guidelines

Media Consent

Getting To Know You

Asset Domains

Demographics