INROADS is a non-profit organization that provides a comprehensive program and support system for students of color to engage in paid internship opportunities. The program is accessed through a referral and application process for students who are first and second-year college students. There are requirements based on academic performance and professionalism.
The Benefits of Bringing Your Whole Identity to Work
According to the conventional wisdom, if you want to succeed at work, you need to learn how to fit in culturally. But in recent research, we’ve discovered that many professionals of color have succeeded in underrepresented fields by shining a light on their differences and mobilizing their identities.