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ATSQUAREONE INC
Long Island City, NY · EIN 991662506 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE P84 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · atsquareone.org
revenue
$121K
expenses
$116K
net assets
$8K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

AtSquareone Inc. is an educational organization dedicated to the professional advancement of immigrants, minorities, and underrepresented populations. Our primary exempt purpose is to provide vocational training, career-readiness resources, and mentorship programs designed to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity. We also help international professionals navigate the nuances of the domestic labor market to secure meaningful employment.

profile · synthesized from sources

AtSquareOne Inc. is an educational nonprofit that provides career-readiness training, mentorship, and real-world project experience to early-career professionals, with a focus on immigrants, minorities, and international students. The organization partners with universities to integrate its programs into academic curricula and offers tiered membership services including resume development, interview preparation, and job placement support. Founded by professionals who navigated similar challenges, it emphasizes peer community and practical skills for workforce entry.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Career Readiness Program
12-week structured program covering resume development, networking, interview skills, and LinkedIn optimization, offered at multiple membership levels with industry mentorship
Guaranteed Internship Experience
Resume-worthy, project-based internship experience led by industry professionals from companies like Lyft and Uber, integrated into academic programs or offered independently
Mentorship & 1-on-1 Coaching
Personalized career coaching with recruiters and industry professionals, including background improvement, personal branding, and job search strategy
University Partnership Program
Turnkey career-readiness solution for colleges and universities to embed job placement support and real-world projects into academic curricula
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Workforce Readiness Training 4 activities
    • Delivers resume development and application support programs
      Offers a 14-day resume development program featuring live sessions, hands-on assignments, templates, and individualized diagnosis of resumes and cover letters by industry professionals. Includes step-by-step support for OPT and STEM OPT applications.
    • Offers individual career services for purchase
      Provides on-demand, individual career services including resume review, interview preparation, and 1-on-1 coaching sessions available for purchase outside of core programs.
    • Offers job placement and employment support services
      Provides career coaching, networking tools, and job search strategies that result in 90.9% of participants securing employment within six months of program completion. Includes referral to OPT-sponsored jobs for international students and support transitioning into specialized roles such as accounting, data science, and management.
    • Provides 1-on-1 coaching and personalized career strategy sessions
      Offers 1-on-1 coaching led by founders focused on personal branding and job search strategies, including a 12-week structured program and continued coaching at no additional cost until participants receive a job offer if none is received within 120 days.
  • Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 2 activities
    • Conducts live interview and negotiation preparation sessions
      Provides live, human-led interview preparation sessions with personalized feedback, role-play scenarios, and tailored scripts for salary negotiation and promotion discussions. Includes mock negotiations, portfolio reviews, and customized roadmaps for career advancement.
    • Provides structured mentorship and team-based learning programs
      Runs structured mentorship programs that include team-based learning, weekly Q&A sessions, and support from trainers and mentors to guide skill development and career navigation for early-stage professionals, including domestic and international individuals.
  • Tech Skills Training for Underserved Groups 1 activity
    • Delivers career readiness programs with hands-on training and portfolio development
      Offers a 12-week career readiness program that includes internship-style projects, hands-on training in technical skills such as data analysis and software development, and the creation of a resume-ready portfolio. The program serves over 1,000 students annually and has supported over 2,000 students in launching their careers.
  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Partners with universities to integrate career-readiness into curricula
      Implements real work experience and career-readiness programs within university curricula without increasing faculty workload, supported by bi-weekly check-ins with partner institutions and a monthly job market newsletter for students.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$121K
Contributions & grants$9K7%
Program service revenue$117K97%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$116K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$110K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$8K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$8K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +85.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Wanpeng Meng CEO 35 $1K
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • Baidu Partner — Employer where a program participant was placed in a Customer Analyst role.
  • Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) Partner — Academic partner of SquareOne
  • Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) Partner — Partner institution collaborating with SquareOne to integrate career-readiness programming into academic offerings.
  • Discord Partner — Uses Discord for community engagement through a dedicated group with selective channels.
  • FanTuan Partner — Employer where a program participant was placed in a Business Development / Marketing role.
  • Fetch Partner — Employer where a program participant was placed as a Data Analyst.
  • Foxconn Partner — Employer where a program participant was placed as a Finance Accountant.
  • Google Calendar Partner — Uses Google Calendar for scheduling free consultation appointments.
  • Innovative Health Partner — Employer where a program participant was placed in a Cross-Functional Management role.
  • Lyft Partner — Industry professionals from Lyft lead real-world projects for students.
  • National Louis University Partner — Academic partner of SquareOne
  • National Louis University Partner — Partner institution collaborating with SquareOne to integrate career-readiness programming into academic offerings.
  • New Dream Inc. Partner — Employer where a program participant was placed as a Financial Analyst.
  • Penda Aiken Inc (Staffing) Partner — Industry partner providing staffing-sector project experiences and mentorship for students in SquareOne programs.
  • Penda Aiken Inc (Staffing) Partner — Staffing industry partner of SquareOne
  • Serhant Partner — Industry professionals from Serhant lead real-world projects for students.
  • St. Francis College Partner — Academic partner of SquareOne
  • St. Francis College Partner — Partner institution collaborating with SquareOne to integrate career-readiness programming into academic offerings.
  • Uber Partner — Industry professionals from Uber lead real-world projects for students.
  • YoorWay Partner — Partner organization of SquareOne
  • YoorWay (Marketing) Partner — Industry partner providing marketing-related project experiences and mentorship for students in SquareOne programs.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Human-Guided Career Transformation Model
    methodology: human-guided_sprint
    By using human-led instruction, live mentorship, and interactive sprints instead of automated or AI-generated templates, participants develop authentic personal branding and interview mastery because guided, relational support fosters accountability, emotional resilience, and deeper skill acquisition than self-directed or algorithmic systems.
  • Industry-Aligned Skill Development via Real-World Projects
    methodology: industry-aligned_project_design
    By designing project-based learning aligned with current job market demands—using analysis of real job descriptions—participants build demonstrable, job-ready skills because practical experience directly translates into resume content, interview narratives, and ATS-optimized profiles that pass automated screening tools.
  • Outcomes-Driven Accountability System
    methodology: outcomes-aligned_support
    By offering a results-based guarantee and unlimited post-program coaching if job offers are not secured within 120 days, the organization ensures participant success because aligning program incentives with employment outcomes increases motivation, persistence, and long-term support access.
  • Workforce Integration Through Mentorship
    methodology: workforce-integration-through-mentorship
    By combining vocational training, career-readiness resources, and sustained mentorship with industry professionals, the organization connects underrepresented populations to employment opportunities because lived-experience mentorship and targeted skill development address systemic barriers to workforce entry.