I was knocked off my feet by the value we received from the SEE students in just their first visit.”Bob Kilinski
VP – Brand Development and Communications RadioShack .
SEE partnerships increase a company’s bottom line, and are an unparalleled investment in social change. Companies that are invested in our economy are invested in youth, and they have a lot to learn from each other.
Companies gain from a SEE partnership:
- Fresh creative product ideas
- Insightful market research and trend forecasting
- High visibility sponsorship and co-branding opportunities
- Unique corporate social responsibility that builds customer and employee loyalty
- The position as a leader in a smarter new type of philanthropy
- Cultivation of a talented and diverse workforce of the future
Past Partners
- Frog Design
- Complex Magazine
- Saks Fifth Ave.
- Skechers USA
- Callanen/Timex
- Marc Ecko Enterprises
- Dr. Miracles
- Zoo York
- New York Cares
- Nissan
- Radio Shack
“I was knocked off my feet by the value we received from the SEE students in just their first visit. Their preparation, thoughtful work, and enthusiasm for the project came through loud and clear. My entire team walked away knowing that our investment would pay huge dividends based on the insights we received in this session. The SEE team not only did this, but they came back with great product ideas, and store enhancements that we will strongly consider as we move forward.”
Bob Kilinski
VP – Brand Development and Communications
RadioShack
Corporation
“Great product strategy, some of these designs would really sell. I am impressed. This has been a great experience for our company.”
Robert Greenberg
Chairman/CEO, Skechers USA Inc
To see the products that SEE Participants created, go to Portfolio
Contribute
SEE has paved the way. Now it’s your turn.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Companies: Partner
Working hand-in-hand with SEE and its talented group of teens, you will benefit as a company by:
- Producing fresh creative work that has a distinct edge over traditional design
- Gaining valuable market research and unique insight into urban youth culture
- Increasing visibility for your company’s core values and celebrating your organization’s stake in the next generation
By providing monetary support for the future of SEE, you or your organization can:
- Break the cycle of underachievement and dependence among underserved youth
- Help to shape a new model of learning and philanthropy
- Enable teens to become agents of change in their communities
Designers & Adults: Volunteer
By becoming a member of SEE’s growing family of volunteers, you can:
- Serve as a positive adult role model and help shape a teen’s life
- Share your design and professional skills in a non-traditional setting
- Create a meaningful and enriching experience for youth and for yourself
Students & Schools: Apply
Occasionally called “a cross between Willy Wonka and the Apprentice,” the SEE program provides 9-12th graders with a rare opportunity for professional design and entrepreneurship training, a life-changing personal experience, and the chance to explore limitless possibilities. If you are student in New York City and are interested in participating in SEE, email margaritam@sweatequityenterprises.org
To inquire about school partnerships, email, Mackenziek@sweatequityenterprises.org