Career Development | Inroads - Great Lakes Region

10 S Broadway, Ste. 800, Saint Louis, MO 63102

Eligibility

Ages 18 and older who are in college. Must have one or more of the following: a 3.0 GPA or better, an ACT composite score of 20 or better, an SAT combined score of 1000 or higher, and be in the top 10% of the class. The career goal must be in business or a technical discipline, or allied health.

Hours

Varies, but bulk of activities occur during the summer. Program provides 2-4 years' paid summer internships. Some staff advising during the year.

(888) 520-8691

Voice

https://inroads.org

Application process

Phone for information and to make an initial appointment M-F: 8:30am-5:00pm; may also apply on-line. Intake is year-round.

Fees

Fees are paid by a sponsoring business.

Service area

United States

Description

Provides college students with programs designed to equip them with skills, practical work experience and insights necessary to become successful in business, technical and/or allied health careers. Services include mentoring and leadership development activities. The goal is placement in a job following graduation, preferably with the sponsoring business. Also provides a support group for the parents of participants, who meet to assist the development of their children, to further their own professional development, and to plan fundraising activities. There is also an active alumni group.

What's Here

African American Community Leadership Development Hispanic/Latino Community Career Awareness Career Counseling Job Training Formats Native American Community

Providing organization

Inroads - Great Lakes Region

Works with local business and industry to develop and place talented and motivated young people of color in professional careers. Affiliate of an international organization with offices throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada.