Since INROADS started in 1970 the organization has grown to 50 affiliates with over 900 client corporations in 35 states and the District of Columbia. INROADS has received the U.S. Department of Labor LIFT Award in recognition of initiatives to enhance the quality of the American work force and been selected as one of "America's Top 100 Internships" by the Princeton Review.
More than 6,000 Inroads Alumni are pursuing professional and managerial careers. More than two dozen are corporate vice presidents, many are assistant vice presidents, others hold senior financial positions in city government, and several are successful entrepreneurs. Hundreds are at middle and upper management levels in engineering, retailing, banking, accounting, manufacturing and telecommunications.
INROADS college internships combine two to five summers of work experience with training and guidance from INROADS counselors. Sponsor organizations make a three-part commitment to provide career-related summer work experience for interns; staff involvement as mentors, supervisors and liaison with INROADS; and financial support. The client pays the intern's summer salary.
INROADS is tough, requiring a long-term commitment from both corporations and interns. College interns must complete their job assignments to the client's satisfaction; they must remain in good academic standing, participate in INROADS training and counseling, and set goals for their career, education, social development and community service. Unsatisfactory performance in any area leads to dismissal.
Over the past five years, about eight of ten graduates who received offers from their INROADS sponsor company accepted full-time employment with them. Nine of ten sponsors recommend participation to other companies, and alumni unanimously recommend INROADS to minority youth. Both alumni and parents have organized nationally to support the organization and students.
Check in the departmental office for applications and further information about the INROADS program or Click Here for the national Inroads web site.