Qwest Values Diversity

Qwest believes that embracing diversity is important to the company’s overall success. Looking to maximize each employee’s potential, Qwest has created an inclusive, culture-rich environment. By welcoming various perspectives, insights, and viewpoints, the Denver-based company can better serve employees and customers throughout the country.

"At Qwest, welcoming our differences is a key part of our company values. We succeed with great business ideas influenced by our different backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs,” stated Qwest CEO, Ed Mueller. “When we value and respect each other for our unique perspectives, and all our employees are empowered to reach their personal and professional potential, we can create the best solutions to meet our customers' needs. That is why diversity is so important to us at Qwest."

Among diversity initiatives, Qwest has built a strong alliance with the INROADS organization. Under this partnership, Qwest provides minority students with internship opportunities within the company. Qwest has hired more than 300 interns through the INROADS program.

Community service is an important aspect of the Qwest/INROADS partnership. In conjunction with Phones for Life (www.phones4life.org), interns participate in phone drives to gather cell phones for victims of domestic abuse, the disabled, and the elderly. In addition to volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, interns participate in managed reading programs to improve child literacy.

About INROADS

Founded in 1970, INROADS aims to address corporate America’s lack of ethnic diversity. INROADS operates around the globe, working with more than 5,000 interns and more than 600 corporate sponsors. The organization’s vision is to place ambitious minority youth in corporate settings, building leadership skills and preparing them for success in the workforce.

To find out if you qualify for an INROADS internship, please visit www.inroads.org.