INROADS Briefing

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1. Slide 1: Melida Martinez National Recruiter
2. Slide 2: What Do You Think? 2 Years • How long does it take a person to find a job after graduation? • What percentage of employers say they prefer a candidate with work experience? 95% • The average INROADS retail intern who gets hired as a store manager achieves a six-figure salary by what age? 24-25 • INROADS is ranked by The 11 Years Princeton Review and Vault as one of America’s Top Ten Internships. How long do you think INROADS has held this distinction?
3. Slide 3: The Mission of INROADS To develop and place talented minority youth in business and industry, and prepare them for corporate and community leadership. Next Level Opportunity
4. Slide 4: History of INROADS INROADS Then INROADS Now 1 Office Founded in 1970 50 Offices By Frank C. Carr (Chicago) (3 International) 17 Corporate 500+ Corporate Sponsors Sponsors 25 Interns 4,600 Interns 21,000 Alumni Next Level Opportunity
5. Slide 5: INROADS Partners Next Level Opportunity
6. Slide 6: Hiring Success • 86% of May 2006 Graduates who received an offer from their sponsor accepted their offer • 61% of May 2006 Graduates went to work for INROADS Sponsors Next Level Opportunity
7. Slide 7: Vault.com Top 10 Internships in America Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Apple Computer Boeing Central Intelligence Agency Deloitte Electronic Arts INSERT ExxonMobil VIDEO HERE (Allow a 5 second delay) INROADS, Inc. Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Supreme Court of the United States Next Level Opportunity
8. Slide 8: The INROADS Experience “I conducted eight bid “My experience has been events and saved immeasurable and because $131,704, which INROADS provides the equates to 47% in necessary models of training savings for the for survival in corporate department – and the America, I can truly say that I company.” loved every moment.” Sonia Arizona State University Tim Business in Supply Chain Management Florida A&M University Phelps Dodge Corporation Business Global Supply Chain Management Department Administration and Finance Bank of America ”INROADS has shown me \"INROADS gives you the that I am my own greatest chance to develop skills investment. The more that I and master lessons that put into it now, the more you cannot learn in a lucrative my future will be.” classroom.\" Tino Clark Atlanta University Liz-Ann Business Administration/Finance University of Florida GE Capital Card Services Business Administration Consumer Life Cycle Department Pfizer Next Level Opportunity Field Sales
9. Slide 9: WHAT’S in it for YOU? INROADS PROCESS OFFERS YOUR BENEFIT!!! Paid Internship Experience Industry Access Competitive Pay & Challenging Increased potential for full-time hire Assignments after graduation because of EXPERIENCE Corporate Mentorship Exposure to Senior Professionals Leadership/Professional Enhanced Business/Industry Development & Training Knowledge and Professionalism Year-Round Staff Support Career Guidance and Support; FREE Tutoring Next Level Opportunity
10. Slide 10: Timeline Complete Application & Candidate Prep Sessions August 1 – May 31 Corporate Interviews August 1 – April 30 Internships Begin May - August Local Professional Development/Training June - July National Day of Service July 26 Next Level Opportunity
11. Slide 11: The INROADS Success Story begins with a student who… INROADS ALUMNUS, Kwame Jackson • Is a leader, organizer and motivator • Learns quickly and rises to the challenge • Solves problems and adapts to change • Doesn’t accept anything less than personal excellence • Takes success seriously and is willing to work for it Next Level Opportunity
12. Slide 12: WHO’S ELIGIBLE? U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident High School Senior, College Freshman, Sophomore or Junior* Minimum College GPA of 2.8, High School GPA of 3.0 Major in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Liberal Arts or Science Career Interest in Management, Sales, Nursing, Accounting, Banking, Insurance, Engineering, Retail, Marketing and more! Attendance at a 4 Year College or University *Juniors must have 2 summers remaining prior to college graduation. Next Level Opportunity
13. Slide 13: NEXT STEPS Apply at www.INROADS.org Complete Application INROADS Employee will call you within 3-5 business days Answer Assessment Questions Review submitted information to confirm eligibility Submit Resume Provide you with direct contact information Request an official transcript Invite you to a Candidate Prep STEP #1 Session STEP #2 Next Level Opportunity
14. Slide 14: NEXT STEPS Complete Candidate Prep Session RESUME THE INROADS Orientation CORPORATE Interviewing Skills INTERVIEW Impressions Management Mock Interviews STEP #4 STEP #3 INSERT YOUR PICTURE INROADS INTERN FINAL STEP Security Pass Next Level Opportunity
15. Slide 15: Intern Requirements Minimum 2.8 GPA Each Quarter/Semester Minimum 12 Credit Hours per Quarter/Semester Participate in all INROADS Professional Development Workshops Monthly Advising Sessions with INROADS Staff Submit Official Academic Transcripts to INROADS Each Quarter/Semester Receive a Rating of Effective or Higher at End-of- Summer Evaluation Participate in Community Service Activities Next Level Opportunity
16. Slide 16: Leadership/Professional Development Diversity in the Workplace Financial Management Project Management Understanding Power Ethics and Values Case Studies Business Simulations Next Level Opportunity
17. Slide 17: ONE MINUTE QUIZ INROADS ONLY OFFERS PAID INTERNSHIPS? WHEN DO YOU NEED TO APPLY? WHERE? WHAT TRAINING MUST YOU COMPLETE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CORPORATE INTERVIEW? IF YOU RECEIVE AN OFFER AND ACCEPT, WHEN WILL YOUR INTERNSHIP START? Next Level Opportunity
18. Slide 18: Apply Online Today at: www.INROADS.org Melida Martinez mmartinez@INROADS.org, 510-681-4680 Next Level Opportunity