By Scott Holeman, Director, Media Relations,Triple-I
To amplify the Insurance Information Institute’s (Triple-I) dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the office, Triple-I partnered with HBCU IMPACT®, whose mission is to extend the variety of Black professionals within the insurance coverage, danger administration, monetary providers, and authorized industries. The first step in attracting new, various expertise is to lift consciousness in regards to the sector’s viability and huge alternatives for rewarding careers.
A logical place to interact new expertise is on school campuses, the place many college students are nonetheless making up their minds about what sort of careers they need to pursue. HBCU IMPACT® not solely develops and mentors college students via quite a lot of applications and initiatives, however it has additionally created the HBCU IMPACT® Incubator. This modern initiative helps college students acquire insurance coverage credentials and licenses earlier than they graduate, giving them a head begin of their seek for jobs.
Symira Goodwin attended Bethune-Cookman University and now works at American Express.
Roschinael Pierre Lewis attended Florida Memorial University and is at present interning for the National Basketball Association.
Symira and Roschinael are each HBCU IMPACT® success tales. Each of them acquired insurance coverage adjuster’s licenses whereas nonetheless in school.