INROADS, Inc. is an international, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to develop and place talented underserved youth in business and industry and prepare them for corporate and community leadership. INROADS prepares students through mentorship, specialized career training, and internship opportunities. Over the past 41 years, INROADS has produced nearly 25,000 alumni through its core college Internship program.
INROADS is committed to increasing the pipeline of African American talent for corporate leadership. In alignment with INROADS’ strategic plan to reach students earlier and utilize best-practices, INROADS is committed to developing an additional 200 students each year by expanding its current college internship model to begin in the sophomore year of high school. INROADS College Links–Chicago and INROADS College Links-DC will improve educational outcomes for African American students interested in STEM and business careers.