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WE HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO…..to level the playing field to closing the racial wealth gap. Help us bridge the gap by being a sponsor at our upcoming Visiones benefit reception celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month#INROADSVisiones#nonprofit#hispanicheritage#studentprograms#INROADS

🤩 Join us at the annual INROADS Visiones Benefit Reception to celebrate Hispanic heritage and support remarkable students. Enjoy live entertainment, hors d'oeuvres, and cocktails while directly funding life-changing internships and scholarships for Hispanic students. RSVP, DONATE, OR SPONSOR ➡️ inroads.org/visiones/ 🗓️ October 10, 2024 at 6pm 📍 Buckhead Club Atlanta | 3344 Peachtree Rd. NE | 26th Floor | Atlanta, GA 30326 ⭐️ Your contribution helps uplift future leaders like Joshua Román and continues Myrna Garcia’s legacy of empowering the next generation through the Myrna Garcia Visiones Scholarship. #INROADSVisiones #nonprofit #hispanicheritage #studentprograms #INROADS

In honor of the International Day of Charity, recognized each year on September 5 to raise awareness about the value of charitable efforts and their influence on communities across the globe, we give a shout out to three amazing community organizations — Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ), Cookie Cart and INROADS — our chosen recipients for the 2024 Digi Wormburner golf and giving event! These three organizations do great work with youth and families, support jobs and community development, and so much more! See the recent blog post by Digi CEO Ron Konezny for more information, including donation links: https://hubs.la/Q02NRrNX0 #InternationalDayofCharity #Giving #DigiCares

The new school year has kicked off, bringing back INROADS College Links for another enriching academic term. This national program (virtual and in person) is designed to prepare high school students for college and careers, offering exposure to a variety of STEAM and business pathways. Participants acquire essential professional skills, goal-setting abilities, and access to career-focused activities, setting them up for success in their future endeavors. If you have high school students eager to embark on a journey of leadership development, register them for this transformative program today! Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to join us in empowering the next generation. Time to pivot for purpose! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/gemmhiSM #inroadsworks #leadershipdevelopment

Internships matter. Students receive world of work experiences and employers have the opportunity to work with students who are eager to share what they know. Free Employer Internship Training sessions help you enhance or development an internship program at your employer!

This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to be a Breakthrough Fellow at Pfizer, working with the Institutional Contract Management team based out of the New York office. Pfizer’s commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is evident through their Breakthrough Fellowship Program, a new initiative launched in 2021. This program is a six-year commitment designed to develop a pipeline of diverse leaders and advance those with a strong dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. During my fellowship, I was tasked with managing and analyzing eligibility data sets, which involved extracting insights for more informed decision-making. I also played a key role in improving operational metrics using Pfizer’s modeling systems, ensuring we stayed compliant with regulatory and pricing guidelines while adhering to brand strategy. Collaborating with various cross-functional teams, including Contract Strategy, Legal, and Product Teams, was a particularly rewarding aspect of my experience. Building these relationships not only strengthened my understanding of Pfizer’s operations but also allowed me to contribute meaningfully to our shared goals. I’m deeply grateful for the endless support from my team and want to thank my amazing manager Sara Harvey following the Breakthrough Program managers Nelva R. Rodriguez, M.Ed, MBA Molly Minerva Molly Borst. I also want to take this time to thank INROADS and Lesa Lorrits for sharing this opportunity with me. Their mentorship and encouragement have been invaluable throughout this journey. I’m thrilled to share that I will be returning to Pfizer full-time. This opportunity marks an exciting new chapter, and I’m looking forward to continuing growing and contributing to Pfizer’s mission. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way! #Pfizer #BreakthroughFellow

I’m excited to share my experience as a National Diversity Internship Program (NDIP) Intern in the Office of Financial Technology at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) this summer. Over the past few months, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to work with a brilliant and supportive team, which allowed me to dive deep into critical projects and grow both professionally and personally. A special thank you to my manager and mentors, Keri Kern, Miriam Bazan, and Tamara Brooks, for their invaluable guidance and support. I also want to express my gratitude to Althea Degree for her mentorship as well and to INROADS for connecting me with this amazing opportunity. One of the most valuable takeaways from this summer has been learning about finance, which has sparked my interest in further exploring this field. As I prepare to graduate in December 2024 with a B.S. in Computer Technology, I’m excited about the possibility of pursuing finance in the future and combining both fields in my career. Here’s to an exciting future ahead! 📈🚀

Thank you Morgan Ray, MA,CCC for the opportunity to share my career experiences and advice with students at Shaw University this evening. Internships played an important part of my career journey and, as an HBCU graduate (go NCCU Eagles), it is a privilege to be able to give back in a small way. It was great having your bright students on the panel as well. Also, what a full circle moment for Cierra Ashley Wilson, MBA and I to be on this panel together when we met nearly 20 years ago as INROADS interns.

I am so honored to announce after a amazing summer internship at U.S. Department of the Treasury, I have received a fall extension! This internship is a huge thanks to INROADS, Gwenn Hodge, Tanaisha Brisbon, and Forest T Harper Jr. I am beyond grateful for the support of Rebecca Doncov, Joseph Chung, and Desmond Boykin in extending my journey. Working at the U.S. Department of the Treasury has been a transformative experience, and I look forward to contributing to impactful projects alongside this incredible team. Thank you again for the ongoing support and mentorship—excited for what lies ahead!