3. The Mission of INROADS To develop and place talented minority youth in business and industry, and prepare them for corporate and community leadership.
4. History of INROADS Founded in 1970 By Frank C. Carr INROADS Then 1 Office (Chicago) 17 Corporate Sponsors 25 Interns INROADS Now 50 Offices (3 International) 500+ Corporate Sponsors 4,600 Interns 21,000 Alumni
8. The INROADS Experience Sonia Arizona State University Business in Supply Chain Management Phelps Dodge Corporation Global Supply Chain Management Department “ I conducted eight bid events and saved $131,704, which equates to 47% in savings for the department – and the company.” Tino Clark Atlanta University Business Administration/Finance GE Capital Card Services Consumer Life Cycle Department "INROADS gives you the chance to develop skills and master lessons that you cannot learn in a classroom." Tim Florida A&M University Business Administration and Finance Bank of America “ My experience has been immeasurable and because INROADS provides the necessary models of training for survival in corporate America, I can truly say that I loved every moment.” Liz-Ann University of Florida Business Administration Pfizer Field Sales ” INROADS has shown me that I am my own greatest investment. The more that I put into it now, the more lucrative my future will be.”
9. WHAT’S in it for YOU? Paid Internship Experience Increased potential for full-time hire after graduation because of EXPERIENCE Year-Round Staff Support Corporate Mentorship Leadership/Professional Development & Training Competitive Pay & Challenging Assignments Exposure to Senior Professionals Industry Access Career Guidance and Support; FREE Tutoring Enhanced Business/Industry Knowledge and Professionalism INROADS PROCESS OFFERS YOUR BENEFIT!!!
10. Timeline Complete Application & Candidate Prep Sessions August 1 – May 31 Corporate Interviews August 1 – April 30 Internships Begin May - August Local Professional Development/Training June - July National Day of Service July 26
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15. Intern Requirements Minimum 2.8 GPA Each Quarter/Semester Minimum 12 Credit Hours per Quarter/Semester Participate in all INROADS Professional Development Workshops Monthly Advising Sessions with INROADS Staff Submit Official Academic Transcripts to INROADS Each Quarter/Semester Receive a Rating of Effective or Higher at End-of-Summer Evaluation Participate in Community Service Activities
16. Leadership/Professional Development Diversity in the Workplace Financial Management Project Management Understanding Power Ethics and Values Case Studies Business Simulations
17. ONE MINUTE QUIZ WHEN DO YOU NEED TO APPLY? WHERE? WHAT TRAINING MUST YOU COMPLETE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CORPORATE INTERVIEW? IF YOU RECEIVE AN OFFER AND ACCEPT, WHEN WILL YOUR INTERNSHIP START? NOW! WWW.INROADS.ORG CANDIDATE PREP SESSION THIS SUMMER! INROADS ONLY OFFERS PAID INTERNSHIPS? TRUE