“I would not be where I am today without INROADS. The program taught me priceless lessons that set me up for success not only in Corporate America but also in TV broadcasting.”

"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 has truly blessed my life by providing me with the opportunity to make lifelong friends. I had the honor of working with Tanisha Roberts during both of my internships. Her genuine care and passion for my success had a profound impact on me, in ways she may not have realized at the time. Thanks to her wisdom, I learned to approach new opportunities with gratitude. Over the years, Tanisha has evolved from being my leader to becoming a great friend, and now she feels like a sister to me.”

“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 was one of the first programs that truly helped me understand the bridge between potential and preparation,” he reflects. “During high school and college, it gave me the structure, mentorship, and exposure I needed to see myself as a professional not just a student.”

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

"INROADS equipped me with a variety of skills that have been integral in my journey starting with the setting and pursuit of a goal regardless of how unachievable it may seem in the eyes of others. Through summer training and ongoing work with the staff, I was able to learn more about fields that I had no exposure to in my general network."

“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.”

"Without INROADS, my journey would look very different. INROADS helped me find my footing early on"

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

“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 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!”

“The Internship program has helped me grow by connecting with insightful professionals and gaining hands-on experience in marketing.”

“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.”