# INROADS

> INROADS is a national nonprofit connecting high school and college students with career preparation, mentoring, employer relationships, and paid internship opportunities. Founded by Frank C. Carr in 1970, it works with more than 200 employer partners and reports an alumni network exceeding 40,000 professionals.

- **Founded:** 1970
- **Headquarters:** Atlanta, United States
- **Founders:** Frank C. Carr (Founder)
- **Products:** INROADS Internship Program, College Links, HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative, HBCU Health Equity Internship Program, Pronghorn Spirits Academy Internship Program
- **Notable:** Founded in Chicago in 1970 with 25 students and 17 sponsoring companies., Reports more than 40,000 alumni and more than 200 employer partners., Marked 55 years at its May 2025 gala.

## Products & services

- **INROADS Internship Program** — College career readiness, interview preparation, cohort training, year-round coaching, mentoring, and access to competitive paid internships. Placement is not guaranteed.
- **College Links** — High school college and career preparation, STEAM and business exploration, mentoring, and monthly sessions; virtual participation available.
- **HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative** — Scholarships, experiential learning and paid STEM and sustainability internships for eligible HBCU students.
- **HBCU Health Equity Internship Program** — Healthcare career opportunities with Propel Center and Black Directors Health Equity Agenda.
- **Pronghorn Spirits Academy Internship Program** — Industry experience, coaching and mentoring for eligible college juniors aged 21 or older.
- **Employer partnerships** — Student talent development, internship collaboration and access to alumni talent.

## Achievements

- Founded in Chicago in 1970 with 25 students and 17 sponsoring companies.
- Reports more than 40,000 alumni and more than 200 employer partners.
- Marked 55 years at its May 2025 gala.
- Published an April 2026 profile tracing Aliya Willis from a 2001 internship to a senior banking role.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Published the 2026 National Conference recap, themed The Power to Lead, Own It. Do it. Share It.
- **2026-04** — Published a feature on Aliya Willis and her Bank of America career.
- **2025-05** — Announced Ron Houston as President and CEO following Forest T. Harper Jr.; reported a $1 million Duckett family pledge.

## Links

- Website: https://inroads.org/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inroads/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/inroads
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/INROADSinc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inroadsinc/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/INROADSInc/

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Last updated: 2026-10-23