Sharif Bennett
Client Representative, IBM
SCIP Class of 1999
Sharif is from Nyack, NY and since being a part of SCIP has lived in Chicago, Virginia, California, Egypt, the Philadelphia region, and now Atlanta. After completing his MBA full-time in 2015, he joined IBM as a Client Representative. In this role he helps coordinate the sale of IBM software, hardware, and services to his client.
Our Impact
Although the SCIP program is geared towards empowering high-school and college students, its impact extends beyond the students to include their families and the communities they serve. In 2014, SCIP launched its Impact Initiative, with a goal of measuring, evaluating and reporting the organization's true impact on its young leaders and the community.
Demographics
Representing the diversity of the North East region, 84% of SCIP Young Leaders are minorities.
College (C-SCIP) Impact
Approximately 5,430 students have participated in C-SCIP Programs, in which a majority have obtained direct career opportunities.
High School (H-SCIP) Impact
Over 92 percent of our students not only choose to pursue a higher education but are able to attend their first-choice college
