500 Students Gathered in Atlanta for
the INROADS College Links National Career Academy
The INROADS College Links National Career Academy (NCA) united more than 500 students from across the country for career exploration and skills development at Kennesaw State University in Atlanta, GA. Students participated in interactive workshops aimed at developing essential skills for college, careers, and life, laying the foundation for their future success. The program’s dynamic workshops and exciting extracurriculars, like the Atlanta Braves baseball game and dinner banquet, added to the week’s excitement.
Watch the NCA 2023 Recap Video
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Insights from a Visionary, Justin Jones-Fosu
Founder, CEO, and author Justin Jones-Fosu delivered an inspiring speech at the INROADS National Career Academy, emphasizing the power of an alternative approach to life and finding purpose. He introduced the Three Rhythm Model: Perspective Rhythm (how you choose to see things), Task Rhythm (what you choose to do), and Relationship Rhythm (who you choose to engage).Innovation at Work: Tackling "Texting Neck"
Students participated in a Stem Exploration Project to tackle the issue of “texting neck," which is caused by excessive device use. Divided into teams, they designed a prototype phone stand to alleviate discomfort. Requirements include using CAD software or hand-drawn designs, employing Legos for the prototype, and addressing neck pain in their designs.
Incubator Competition Inspired by Shark Tank
Budding College Links entrepreneurs presented their impact-driven business ideas to compete for monetary prizes.1st Place Winner: $1,200
Students: Layo, Lolu, & Josh
Hometown: Minneapolis
Business Idea: Teaching Youth About Generation Wealth.
2nd Place Winner: $1,000
Students: Taylor, Aryanna, Charissa, Bella
Hometown: San Antonio
Business Idea: Making Women's Toiletries More Accessible to Women's Shelters
Hometown: San Antonio
Business Idea: Making Women's Toiletries More Accessible to Women's Shelters
3rd Place Winner:
$750
Students: Elijah and Caleb Carter
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Business Idea: Building African American Entrepreneurship Through a Profitable Cookie Business.
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Business Idea: Building African American Entrepreneurship Through a Profitable Cookie Business.
NATIONAL CAREER ACADEMY PHOTO GALLERY
