PENCIL

PENCIL is a non-profit organization that builds strategic partnerships between community groups and the needs of Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS)... PENCIL is a nonprofit organization that links community resources to Metro Nashville Public Schools to help young people achieve academic success and prepare for life... PENCIL and our PENCIL Partners are committed to meeting the needs of MNPS to ensure equitable access to education for all students. Since our founding in 1982, PENCIL has worked with private industry, city officials, and other nonprofits to achieve strategic goals for MNPS students through community partnerships. We address needs through a collective impact model that harnesses the time and talents of the business community and PENCIL Partners to offer invaluable access to mentoring, job shadows, and more. We are committed more than ever to see that all our students have access to these opportunities.