Applications for 2009 INROADS College Internships to be Released in September - Space is Limited LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Opportunity is knocking (loudly) as
globalization has triggered extraordinary demand for a multi-cultural
workforce, creating unprecedented career options for Southern California
college students of diverse backgrounds. INROADS, Inc., ranked among the top
10 college internship programs in the country, helps maximize the changes in
the landscape and encourages students to step up their competitive advantage
with training, job coaching and real-life experience.
Placement in INROADS' highly-respected program is competitive and limited.
Starting in September, applications for summer 2009 paid internships will be
available at http://www.INROADS.org. Undergraduate freshmen and sophomores
eager to leverage their diversity for a brighter future are encouraged to
apply.
"It is critical for students to take advantage of every opportunity to get
ahead," said Hector LaFarga Jr., Regional Director, INROADS, Inc. "Interning
during the summer break takes discipline and sacrifice but the commitment is
rewarded with the potential of a full-time career after graduation."
Opportunity Soars but Placement Remains Competitive
INROADS interns work (and are paid) full-time for 2-4 consecutive summers,
receiving an estimated 1400+ hours of real-life professional experience before
graduation. The on-the-job training helps students to leverage insights and
experience to map a successful career. The positive exposure to top executives
and ongoing mentoring from skilled advisors boosts students' confidence and
overall outlook for the future. Over 50% of interns stay with their sponsoring
company after graduation.
During the summer, INROADS interns pull in better-than-competitive wages
in comparison to peers working fast-food counters and other part time jobs.
More importantly, the true pay off is learning marketable skills that
translate directly to greater opportunity upon graduation. Recruiters and
leaders in Fortune 500 corporations confirm that having an internship under
the belt before graduation can result in more pay upon hire.
For nearly 40 years, INROADS, a national non-profit, has provided
leadership and opportunity for high potential minority students looking to get
ahead. Thousands have graduated from the program and thousands more are needed
to fill the skyrocketing demand to staff businesses with people that reflect
and relate to today's multi-cultural community.
To put a spotlight on the importance of internships and preparing for a
career early, government officials across California are proclaiming September
as "INROADS Month" in their districts. Broadcast media across the southwest
are further supporting efforts by running public service announcements
encouraging students to learn more by visiting http://www.INROADS.org.
About INROADS
Founded in 1970, INROADS, Inc. is the nation's most successful non-profit
leadership development and placement organization for outstanding ethnically
diverse college students. With more than 50 offices throughout the US, Mexico,
and Canada, INROADS has trained and placed over 4,000 college students in
salaried corporate internships each year. In its 38-year history, INROADS has
helped more than 40,000 college students develop leadership skills and
professional competencies needed to launch successful careers in business and
industry. To learn more about INROADS, visit http://www.INROADS.org.
SOURCE INROADS, Inc.
