What is the INROADS Internship Program?

“I am studying applied economics with a concentration in finance at Ursinus College. I’ve always had an interest in how the economy and money work. INROADS has been an absolutely great experience for me. The experience has put me ahead of some peers as far as my internship experience, career development, and networking opportunities. INROADS has helped me secure three internships in my field of interest for three summers in a row.”

“I found out about INROADS from my uncle, who is an INROADS alum. I am so grateful for the opportunities INROADS has given me. The program has helped me with decision-making and identifying the next steps in pursuing my career. Having an internship with the government has changed my outlook, and I have learned so much. I also had so much fun! I would recommend everyone to be a part of INROADS because this program is truly the best and has given me opportunities like no other! I have always been dedicated to becoming the best I can be and giving my all. I want to create the best work-life in the future, and INROADS has helped me with that.”

“INROADS helped me gain confidence, step out of my comfort zone, and improve my speaking skills. I secured an internship at the CDC through INROADS, which will help me stand out amongst other applicants when applying for a job. INROADS has opened so many doors to future opportunities.”

“My goal is to work as a Cybersecurity Analyst, then work my way up to Chief Information Security Officer. INROADS has helped me stay focused and educated me on various career path options, ensuring that I never felt stuck in one spot when it came to excelling in my career field. My INROADS National Conference experience was very insightful, and I learned important lessons on how to grow professionally. The INROADS experience has prepared me for what to expect in the real working world. INROADS genuinely cares about your growth and development as a professional, and they help create a path with steps to achieve your goals.”

“The INROADS internship program helped me in my professional development. INROADS helped me gain a high-caliber internship I wouldn’t otherwise have access to. I have also completed interview skills, elevator pitches, resume reviews, and more.”

“The INROADS internship program helped me in my professional development. INROADS helped me gain a high-caliber internship I wouldn’t otherwise have access to. I have also completed interview skills, elevator pitches, resume reviews, and more.”

“INROADS gave me a foundation, network, skills, real-world experience, travel, pay, and an opportunity to see what it is I really want to do in life. I love INROADS because INROADS believed in me before I ever thought a corporate career was possible. INROADS has helped me build confidence and shaped me into the great man I am today.”

“INROADS gave me the connections with corporate internships that I wouldn't have been able to get otherwise. I appreciate all the training and support they've provided and how nice everyone at INROADS is. They connected me to PayPal that offered me my first corporate internship.”

“I loved that INROADS provided amazing professional development and internship opportunities for ethnic minorities in an abundance of different fields. The INROADS internship program has allowed me to sit at tables that I never would have thought I would be sitting at before. INROADS has provided me with an amazing network, brilliant job opportunities, and great experiences that I can apply to my future career.”

"From the knowledge gained about the oil industry & completions to the great people met along the way, my experience was very rewarding. I could not have asked for a better internship experience to start off my engineering career. Very excited for what the future has in store for me!"

“I first heard about INROADS from my mother, who is an Alum of the program. I learned about how beneficial the program was in her early adulthood, and I wanted to take full advantage of the opportunity as well! The INROADS internship program helped me land both of my summer internships in college while enhancing my professional development skills as well as expanding my network.”

“INROADS helped me grow personally and professionally. The mentorship was exceptional and the support I've got throughout the years was terrific and much needed for my well-being. It has opened the doors to the professional world for me. The program has taught me the how-to's of both working and adulthood.”

“INROADS helped me better my interview skills and opened doors to opportunities. INROADS has given me a great internship experience and I was able to get a full-time job out of it!”

“I have had the pleasure of meeting dozens of people, working closely with great mentors, and discovered what sort of figure I would strive to be in my career. The vision of my career is starting to take shape, and there are countless opportunities of growth in every which way. Thank you to both Independent Financial and INROADS!”