Roadrunners’ Nest works with companies through a relationship model that begins primarily as affiliate partnerships, with the opportunity to evolve into deeper, long-term collaborations over time.

An affiliate relationship represents an early stage of connection, focused on shared values, visibility, and early trust-building. As alignment and impact grow, some relationships naturally develop into full partnerships.

A partner relationship reflects a deeper level of investment and commitment. Partners may contribute land, equipment, labor, materials, financial support, or long-term resources to help establish and sustain Nest locations and youth development pathways. In return, partners receive ongoing marketing visibility, brand support, and meaningful engagement with youth interns who contribute real, documented work experience across projects and initiatives.

This partnership structure allows youth interns to gain qualified, real-world experience while supporting organizations that actively invest in human development and community growth.

Some interns are paid through direct partner funding, while others participate in unpaid internship pathways that still provide structured mentorship, skills development, and verifiable experience. Roadrunners’ Nest carefully matches each intern with appropriate opportunities to ensure that every relationship remains equitable, ethical, and beneficial to both the partner and the intern.

The Nest Model is built on integrity, transparency, and balance — ensuring that contribution, opportunity, and growth are shared fairly across every relationship.