On Wednesday, December 9th, NBCUniversal and Girls Write Now met for an intergenerational exchange during this time of global crisis and cultural upheaval. Led by Girls Write Now, Mentees had the unique opportunity to see behind the scenes of a major Mass Media and Entertainment company (Oxygen, Bravo, Syfy, Universal Pictures & more!), talk directly with talented professionals in the industry about career paths, and share their feelings, perspectives, and ideas in the form of letters to NBCUniversal employees. Meanwhile, NBCUniversal employees—“Mentors for the Day”—learned about the concerns of diverse New York City youth in the midst of COVID-19 and a growing movement for racial justice, shared their professional journeys and career advice, answered mentees burning questions, then wrote letters to help support.

Attendee Testimonials & Survey Stats

“Mentee For the Day” Attendees

Mentees for the day are young writers who joined the workshop to hear from and write with Comcast NBCUniversal professionals.

Mentees Before & After

Mentee attendees who feel that they have contributed to a media professional’s understanding of what is important to youth: 122.2% increase
Mentee attendees who have gained industry exposure by learning how media professionals handle challenges: 175% increase

Mentee Testimonials

“I am an alum and have not had the chance to reconnect with the program. I miss the empowering and inspiring community GWN has in its workshops.“
“My favorite part of the workshop was taking a second to sit back and realize what inspires me and what calms me.“
“It was so great to hear from so many different and passionate people at [Comcast NBCUniversal]. I really felt like they were listening and glad to spend their time with us.“

“Mentor for the Day” Attendees

Comcast NBCUniversal employees acted as “Mentors for the Day”, writing letters to young writers from their unique professional experience.

More than 96% of Comcast NBCUniversal Employee respondents said:

This workshop was enjoyable & worth their time
They would recommend workshops like this to a friend and/or colleague
This workshop was a good way to take a break from everyday life and destress a bit

Comcast NBCUniversal Employees Before & After

Mentor attendees who understand how youth from underserved communities are feeling and thinking about what’s going on in the world: 75% increase
Mentor attendees who shared their experience with overcoming challenges: 40% increase
Mentor attendees who feel like they have a way to make a positive impact on underserved youth during these challenging times: 125% increase
Mentor attendees who know about Girls Write Now’s programming and what the organization does: 116.65% increase

Comcast NBCUniversal Employee Testimonials

“I loved hearing from both mentees and other mentors and enjoyed all of the prompts. Highlight of my day!“
“I loved the whole thing! The sharing, the activities, the connectedness of it all and the vibe that [Girls Write Now] set for it all. I was a mentor and I feel more inspired after today! Love this organization. Would absolutely love to do more!“
“Hearing the stories of some of these incredible and empathetic young people that are going to change our society. It makes me feel hopeful for our future as a country and society.“