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INROADS programs
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Prepares high schoolers for college and career success.
INTERNSHIPS PROGRAM
Real-world leadership development & paid internships.
FINANCIAL SERVICES INSTITUTE (FSI)
Immersive training and experience in the financial industry.
hbcu+
Connecting HBCU students with top corporations.
INROADS PROFESSIONALS (iPROS)
Career Opportunities for Diverse Talent
life-changing outcomes
for diverse students
Inroads Stories
Beau Everett
Senior, Class of 2024
Major: Applied Economics with a concentration in Finance
INROADS Internship Company: Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (EXIM)
“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.”
Markesia Howard
Bethune-Cookman University
Senior, Class of 2024
Major: Sociology, Minor in Criminal Justice
INROADS Internship Company: CDC, ATL GA
“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.”
Ramisha Ali
Georgia State University
Senior, Class of 2024
Major: Bachelor's in Public Health
INROADS Internship Company: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
“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.”
Kameron Thorpe
Stevenson University
Senior, Class of 2024
Major: Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics
INROADS Internship Company: Bureau of Engraving & Printing
“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.”
Timothy Shaia
University of Maryland
Class of 2026
Major: Economics
INROADS Internship Company: U.S Department of the Treasury
“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.”
Rebekah Plaza
College: University of Texas at El Paso
Major: Economics/Human Resources Management
INROADS Internship Company: Philadelphia Insurance Companies
“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.”
Najee Speaks-Farewell
Bowie State University
Major: Business Information Systems
INROADS Internship Company: Pfizer and Apple through the Propel Center
“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.”
Nazaret Cuadros
Barnard College of Columbia University
Major: Computer Science
Minors: Psychology, Spanish and Latin American Studies
INROADS Internship Company: PayPal
“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.”
Kamryn Lacy
Kennesaw State University
Major: Marketing/Public Relations
INROADS Internship Company: UnitedHealth Group
“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.”
Juan Sanchez
University of Houston
INROADS Intern
"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!"
Talia Coryat
Howard University
Major: Psychology
Minor: Music (Classical Voice)
INROADS Internship Company: JPMorgan Chase & Co.
“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.”
Catalina Maria Buchek
University of Georgia
Major: Economics
INROADS Internship Company: Arch Insurance / State Farm Insurance
“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.”
Natalya Fuentes
Pace University- Lubin School of Business
Major: Business Management
INROADS Internship Company: Symetra
Post-College Plans: Full-time position of Symetra
“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!”
Alex Edwards
Jackson-Reed High School
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
“INROADS gave me the correct mindset to attack any challenge the world gives me. One of my takeaways from INROADS is ‘my behavior is my responsibility.’ The program really emphasized accountability which resonated with me.”
Adrianna Morton
Oxon Hill High School
Hometown: Clinton, MD
College Plans: Spelman College as a Biology major with Creative Writing and French as minors
“As a participant in INROADS College Links, I noticed the rich culture of youth from varying backgrounds. My senior year was an exciting time to become engaged with INROADS as I met lifelong friends with goals of pursuing similar paths in higher education. Additionally, I developed skills and knowledge in financial literacy. I hope to maintain the connections and bonds I have developed through the program.”
Benjamin Lioue
College Links - Newark
“As a former College Links Scholar, I am excited to say that I graduated from Rutgers University, and I am working at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as an Internal Audit Associate. Thank you for this amazing program!"
Olivia Stewart
Bishop O'Connell High School
Hometown: Alexandria, Virginia
College Plans: University of Virginia
“INROADS was a great opportunity for me to prepare me for a future career.”
Jade Defranc
Wilson Baker Academy
Hometown: Upper Marlboro, Maryland
New York University
“INROADS has given me the knowledge I need to feel completely ready for college. I have been homeschooled for the majority of my academic career, and I have not received a lot of college prep. With the knowledge that INROADS has provided, I have gained more confidence in having the tools I need to be successful in my college experience. I am deeply thankful to INROADS and cannot wait to continue my journey through college supported by the program.”
Jasmin Azan
Chesapeake Science Point Charter School
Hometown: Hanover, MD
North Carolina State University
“Through INROADS, I connected with other academically inclined students my age and built my network.”
Sekou Kaalund
Vice-Chair, INROADS Board of Directors
Head of Consumer Banking, NE Div at J.P. Morgan
“My vision for INROADS is to both serve the needs of students and corporations in their evolution to hiring more diverse talent. Post George Floyd there's obviously still an important need for greater diversity. My vision is that INROADS continues to be one of the key organizations that enable corporations to tap into diverse talent, but also continues to prepare that diverse talent to capitalize on opportunities.”
Zion Richardson
Intern at Ingredion
“INROADS has a phenomenal program. It’s not a shortcut, rather it’s a way to get a foot in the door. It definitely helped me get a running start to my future!”
Zion Richardson
Intern at Rush University Medical Center
“I am beyond thankful for everything that INROADS does. INROADS gave me something I never thought I would have a pathway to my future!”
DAVID PREISER
“We are deeply committed to having an impact in the lives of young people of diverse backgrounds seeking to prepare for and build careers in our industry. In doing so, we strive also to position Houlihan Lokey as a positive force for change in the financial services industry.”
Thasunda Brown Duckett
INROADS Alumni
President & CEO, TIAA
“INROADS was not just a great catalyst, it was my disrupter. INROADS changed my trajectory. To be surrounded by other interns with the support of INROADS that is pouring into your confidence, showing you what it means to network and engage in an executive forum. Reminding you that your magic is real. That is what INROADS provided me.”
DALYNE BIRCHFIELD
Dollar General
“We cannot thank INROADS enough for what you’re doing and for your alignment in our belief that every student, every child, every adult has the right to learn and to have every opportunity afforded to them.”
Felicia Abram
“We want the world for our children, and INROADS has opened a world of opportunities for my two sons, Nicholas and Sage. Because of INROADS, my children have confidence in public speaking, strong interview skills, and are prepared for corporate and community leadership.”
AIDYA SHORTS
Georgia State University
“My experience at FSI has expanded my knowledge in my professional career and personal growth. FSI works with students to become the best versions of themselves and has prepared me for the future. I would recommend this program to all students.”
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