"INROADS is helping me leverage to finance for social and economic impact. I want to help build a more equitable and competitive long-term economy by countering wealth concentration and fostering broad-based growth across America."

“INROADS opened my eyes and inspired me to develop skills and a career path I never knew existed.”

“INROADS provided me with a strong foundation by teaching me public speaking, how to write a resume, how to dress for success and many other critical business skills. My internship gave me insight into how Corporate America works and how to seek out mentors and supervisors to help navigate your career experience. Most of all, I made many lifelong friends that share memories of our INROADS journey. My experience was so positive that I encouraged my oldest daughter to join INROADS Minneapolis-St. Paul, and it is great to see her in the College Links program!”

“INROADS provided me with a strong foundation by teaching me public speaking, how to write a resume, how to dress for success and many other critical business skills. My internship gave me insight into how Corporate America works and how to seek out mentors and supervisors to help navigate your career experience. Most of all, I made many lifelong friends that share memories of our INROADS journey. My experience was so positive that I encouraged my oldest daughter to join INROADS Minneapolis-St. Paul, and it is great to see her in the College Links program!”

"“INROADS prepared me for a professional career in my desired industry and helped place me in an internship that provided me with invaluable experience.”

“Being a part of the INROADS program was like having a mentor, champion and advisor all in one. I loved that as part of the program, I received guidance on how to update my resume, there were workshops to prep for interviews, and general check-ins and positive words of encouragement from my assigned INROADS representative.”

"During my INROADS internship at Zoetis, I've explored different aspects of business and gained experiences that broaden how I can apply my education. I have learned to navigate challenging situations and work collaboratively to achieve high-quality results. My goals are to further my education, acquire additional knowledge of systems, and develop strategic thinking within a business context to become a valuable asset for company growth."

“INROADS gave me the jump start I needed for my career journey.”

“My internship experience with MetLife through INROADS has been transformative, helping me grow both personally and professionally. It has given me the ability to grow my adaptability skills, enhanced confidence, time management, and technical proficiency skills.”

“I love just about everything about INROADS. INROADS provided an enriching learning environment of diversity and inclusion. I learned from many great mentors who truly cared about my personal and professional development. Finally, with both of my parents immigrating to this country before I was born, I was able to learn business skills that were beyond what my parents could teach me.”

“INROADS has helped me grow personally and professionally by challenging me to show up as my best self in every space. Personally, I’ve learned how to advocate for myself and fully embrace the value I bring to the table. Professionally, INROADS prepared me to enter the corporate world with a strong foundation in networking, time management, and leadership.”

“INROADS gave me exposure, training, and mentoring that I still use as tools in my life and career today. I appreciate the knowledgeable, caring members of the INROADS organization and its strong network of alumni and advocates.”