Clark Atlanta University Taps INROADS To Give Their Students A Career And Leadership Development Advantage
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Posted By: Kennedy Williams on May 12, 2021 INROADS, Inc. — a global solutions provider for addressing community disparities and talent pipeline issue challenges — partners with Clark Atlanta University (CAU) to take their student career development to the next level. The two-storied organizations launch the Corporate Development Initiative to give 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-year students intense exposure to the skills and qualifications needed to have successful corporate career experiences. The program is envisioned as a pre-internship component to INROADS' award-winning student leadership program. "When looking for opportunities to invest even more into our students' career development, INROADS proved to be a natural partner," said Dr. George French, president, Clark Atlanta University. "Their record of impact extends more than 50 years and provides our students with the advantages they need to compete in the internship and career market." Founded in 1970, INROADS has been a pioneer in the development of student talent for corporate careers. Even more, their expansive network includes some of the world's most influential companies, including JPMorgan Chase, P&G, and many others. Their systematic approach to leadership development for the talented and underrepresented has earned INROADS a reputation as a leader in diverse talent pipeline solutions in corporate America, and has had the net effect of slowing down the widening of America's racial wealth gap. Recently, INROADS received the Early Talent Award from Handshake that celebrates employers who have transformed their recruiting strategies to meet the demands of a digital-first world. "When we provide students with exposure to career and leadership skills, we are actually doing so much more than supplying them with internships and jobs. We are also giving them opportunities to change their lives and financial outlook," said Forest T. Harper, Jr., president and CEO, INROADS, Inc. "With Clark Atlanta, we have a chance to literally contribute to the journey of the next Thasunda Duckett, president and CEO at TIAA, an INROADS' alumnae, and only the third Black woman in history to lead a Fortune 500 company. This is what's at stake every time we pour into the lives of our students," said Harper. Clark Atlanta University provides INROADS with access to thousands of high-potential students. Founded in 1865, Clark Atlanta University is the oldest Historically Black College or University in the South. Clark Atlanta University has a student enrollment of more than 3,000. SOURCE INROADS Inc. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Kennedy Williams
From Loganville, GA Spelman College class of 2020 Member Since July 2016 |
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