The Marcy Lab School
Reuben Ogbonna, Executive Director
Economic Mobility
The Marcy Lab School is a tuition-free college alternative that prepares young adults facing barriers to opportunity for financially rewarding, purpose-driven careers in technology.
Year Founded: 2019
Founded by educators Reuben Ogbonna and Maya Bhattacharjee-Marcantonio, Marcy Lab expands access to life-changing economic opportunity for young adults in New York City whose talent and ambition outpace the traditional pathways available to them.
Its one-year Fellowships in Software Engineering and Data Analytics combine rigorous technical training with leadership development, civic engagement, and comprehensive student support. Fellows learn to solve real-world problems, collaborate with stakeholders, and use AI critically and responsibly – building the technical skills and judgment to thrive in a changing industry.
Marcy Lab’s support extends beyond graduation, helping alumni launch and advance careers with employers including Bloomberg, JPMorgan Chase, and The New York Times.
The Marcy Lab School was a member of New Profit’s 2022 Economic Mobility Catalyze cohort.
Reuben Ogbonna
Executive Director
