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Home / Programs / Writing Works Program / Letters with Young Writers and Comcast NBCUniversal

Letters with Young Writers and Comcast NBCUniversal

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.“

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At Girls Write Now, we work to challenge and change the systemic racism and inequality by breaking down the barriers of race and poverty to elevate the voices of girls and gender nonconforming youth who are too often not heard—or worse, silenced. From mental and emotional wellness to advocating for racial justice, we are here to support you individually and as a community through our robust programming. Check out our calendar to see our current offerings or visit our Life Resources page to support you during this time.

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Looking for more purpose-driven work in the new year? Check out available roles to join the team! 

Friday Night Salon with Mahogany L. Browne

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GIVE. WRITE. NOW. And Thank you!!

Girls Write Now’s services are more essential than ever before—serving the hardest hit communities—and many of our young women and gender nonconforming youth have themselves become essential workers to help their families. They carry an enormous burden and face devastating loss, slipping further into poverty. To meet the need, we have enriched and extended our programs, leading the historical transition to virtual learning.

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If you missed the awards, you can still watch it! Relive this revolutionary night of mini–master classes with honorees on empathy, art, activism & humor and Girls Write Now mentees on writing with purpose, climate justice & self-care. 

Writing from our Future Leaders

Taking Our Place in History: the Girls Write Now 2020 Anthology was published with support from Dutton and Amazon Literary Partnership, available for purchase from McNally Jackson Books and anywhere ebooks are sold!

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Girls Write Now’s work has recently been featured by the National Endowment for the Arts, Time Out New York, NYXT and more!

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