This is a competitive process and internship opportunities are not guaranteed for any candidate. Candidates hear about internship opportunities based on availability and are matched based on major and/or career interest that fit with internship roles. Corporate Partners who interview INROADS candidate(s) make the final hiring decisions.

All INROADS internships are paid.

INROADS Internships are primarily full-time during the summer months. There are some limited micro-internships and fall/spring opportunities available. If you are interested please make that selection on your application or profile.

INROADS primarily offers internships to Full-Time undergraduate college students.

INROADS Talent Managers match students to opportunities based on the candidate’s major and career interests as that are a fit for the requirements specified for each internship opportunity.  

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Qualified Candidates benefit from participating in the required INROADS Candidate Prep Session workshop, which is designed to enhance corporate interview readiness and provide students with an understanding of INROADS’ and our corporate partners’ expectations.

Leadership development is essential to the success of the INROADS process, which combines career relevant, paid work experience, corporate mentorship, instructor led and experiential courses. Intern participation with coaching and training are required as a part of the internship.  Interns benefit from the potential for a multi-year internship at top pay, potential for a full-time job offer, personalized coaching from an INROADS Program Manager, and networking with executives and career-minded peers through the INROADS Internship Program.

INROADS accepts applications year round.  However, for priority consideration students should complete the application and all required steps by March 31^st to compete for the upcoming summer.  Log into your profile page and view the steps listed on your progress report to track the status of your application.

Once your application is submitted, you can update your information by logging into your profile.  Access your profile by clicking the following link, CANDIDATE/INTERN PROFILE.  Candidates can update Cell Phone, Home Phone, Email Address, Street Address, Major, Graduation Date, Classification, GPA and College or University.

INROADS requires a minimum cumulative GPA of at least a 2.8 to apply and remain in consideration for internships. INROADS accepts the GPA given by the candidate’s current college/university. If your educational institution does not accept transfer GPAs, neither will INROADS. If cumulative GPA drops below a 2.8 your application will move into inactive status until you notify us the GPA is back above 2.8.

INROADS selection process is not based on citizenship status.  Students who meet our academic prerequisites are eligible to apply.  Hiring requirements are determined by our corporate partners and are subject to their hiring practices and requirements which include but are not limited to citizenship and/or ability to work without authorization.

You are required to submit an unofficial copy of your transcript to INROADS when you apply and after each term is completed. Log into your application profile and upload documents directly to your profile. You may also submit documents to transcripts@inroads.org and resumes@inroads.org using the same email associated with your INROADS account.

If you cannot access your application homepage because you forgot your username and/or password, use the feature ‘Forgot My Username and Password’ for assistance.

If you are no longer interested or available to be considered for the INROADS Process; submit your opt-out request to Cancel My Internship Application to be removed from our active contact list. Your application will not be removed, but will be deactivated.

Contact us at 1-888-520-8691 or submit your question to recruitment@INROADS.org.

You are not considered an INROADS Intern until you are offered and accept an internship for the summer from one of our corporate partners. Submitting an application or interviewing with one or more of our Corporate Partners does not qualify you as an INROADS Intern. You must accept and start an internship with one of our Corporate Partners to be an INROADS Intern.

The INROADS CPS is a mandatory training workshop for all qualified candidates designed to enhance your corporate interview readiness and provide you with an understanding of INROADS and our corporate partners’ expectations. Participating in an INROADS CPS is mandatory and is part of the process.

The INROADS Mock Interview is a practice interview to help us gauge your interviewing skills and determine if you are ready to give a successful corporate interview. You should complete a mock interview close to your Candidate Prep Session completion. If you are not successful with the first attempt, you will be given the opportunity to practice on your own and to complete a second mock interview.

Your current resume must have ALL of the required sections of the INROADS standard resume template(s). Your resume will be reviewed by an INROADS Staff Person to ensure it is in line with the INROADS Resume standards. INROADS Resume Templates

Match Eligible means you submitted all required documents, completed the CPS Workshop, participated in a successful Mock “practice” Interview and your Resume has been approved by an INROADS Manager.

INROADS matches and sources candidate resumes based on fit and available internship opportunities, typically between the months of August through June.  

Before submitting your resume INROADS will contact you regarding interest. If you receive an offer please notify INROADS immediately to discuss the offer.

INROADS does not pay for relocation or transportation. Most INROADS Corporate Partners DO NOT provide relocation assistance. INROADS encourages candidates to first consider internships offered to them in their home region for ease of housing and transportation.