Academy offers students a career path in insurance industry

The state Insurance Department and insurance professionals are hosting the Pennsylvania NextGen Insurance Academy for college students interested in a career in the insurance industry.

The academy will provide students with a comprehensive overview of the insurance industry and connect them with career resources. It takes place Aug. 1-4, at 901 North Seventh Street in Harrisburg and will close Aug. 4 with a job fair.

A registration link is available at insurance.pa.gov/NextGen through July 22. Interested students are encouraged to register early, as there are limited seats available.

Insurance professionals from all sectors of the industry, including government and regulatory agencies, private insurance companies and consumer advocates, will present the curriculum.

“The Insurance Department saw the need to connect young people with jobs in the insurance industry and created the Next Gen Insurance Academy to give college students an opportunity to examine more closely the various careers available within the industry,” said Pennsylvania Acting Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys. “The academy allows students the chance to network with industry professionals, learn more about career paths, and determine what direction they want to pursue.”

More than a dozen employers are expected at the job fair to offer opportunities for internships and full-time positions. Upon completion, participants will earn a Pennsylvania NextGen Insurance Academy Certificate.

The academy itself is free. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served daily, and parking will be provided each day.

More information, an agenda and registration for the Next Gen Insurance Academy can be found at insurance.pa.gov/NextGen.