Happy Women’s History Month!

This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the women of INROADS! As history-makers in their own right, these dedicated professionals are passionate about creating opportunities for the young women that INROADS serves. Each share a common commitment to helping young women of color break through glass ceilings and become future leaders who will go on to make history themselves, creating transformative impact in their careers and communities.

We asked the women of INROADS how they believe INROADS is helping women make history. Read their responses below!

HOW DOES INROADS HELP WOMEN MAKE HISTORY?

“INROADS helps women make history by planting the seeds that we can make history; and by working to remove the barriers that suggest otherwise. INROADS has been a champion for over 50 years, striving to create and preserve diverse spaces. It has empowered young girls and women with courage, self-esteem, professionalism, poise and presence. INROADS has created women leaders across the globe, and the best is yet to come!”

“INROADS breaks barriers and builds futures and allows opportunities for all individuals! There was a time when women couldn't work, and now INROADS uses its platform to push for equality in the workplace!”

“INROADS helps women make history by offering mentoring and support. Our staff knows our student's potential, speaks up for them when needed, and through partnerships that INROADS has with hundreds of organizations, we stretch our students to grow and advance to help foster diverse and inclusive workplaces! ”

“INROADS helps women make history by continuing our mission. The professional training and development INROADS provides allows women to be competitive and prepared to thrive in corporate America. We also provide them with opportunities they may not otherwise obtain in order to lay a solid foundation for their professional careers within major corporations.”

“It's not often that you get an opportunity to ensure that the next generation is well prepared for the "world of work" and realize your own career goals and aspirations simultaneously! INROADS provides opportunities that allow women to flourish, ensuring that women have a voice and are in leadership positions throughout our organization. ”

“INROADS creates a national platform for young women to see that women of color are leaders, are successful, and are committed to creating opportunities for them to do the same!”

“By showing up and showing out! In other words, making a positive impact by contributing to the mission of INROADS by putting our best foot forward.”

“INROADS provides the training, exposure, and opportunities for women to build confidence and thrive in their careers. The INROADS network provides examples of women who have done great things, which allows others to dream and dream bigger. “

“The female staff of INROADS are empowered women that empower other young women!”

"By leveling the playing for women entering corporate America and giving them the tools to lead and soar."