Insurance Industry Workplace Readiness
Are you looking for more than just a job? A career in insurance is:
Stable and rewarding, with entry level positions that can lead to advancement.
A fit for different skills and interests. Work in sales, customer service, marketing, operations, underwriting, claims or data science.
In demand. By 2024, the Ohio insurance industry expects to have 29,000 positions to fill (and that's just one state)!
To help the next generation get started, The Institutes (a non-profit dedicated to insurance education) are partnering with the state of Ohio to offer an eight-week online training program.
Explore Insurance Careers
The first step to launching your career in insurance? Learn more about the opportunities that are right for you at MyPath. Take a Career Quiz to help you find the insurance path that matches your skills and interests. Then head back here to sign up for Insurance Industry Workplace Readiness.
About the Program
Armed with a computer and internet access, you can complete this online, self-paced program in about eight weeks.
Weeks 1–5: Each week, you'll complete a short online module to learn to:
- Create a job search plan
- Prepare an effective resume and cover letter
- Go on an interview
- Evaluate a job offer
- Navigate the first 90 days in your new job
Weeks 6–7: Receive expert, one-on-one feedback on your resume and cover letter from a career coach.
Week 8: Complete Insurance Essentials, a three-hour online course that will prepare you to understand basic insurance concepts and operations.
Throughout the program, you can access a private Facebook community page to connect with your career coach and learn from other participants. When you finish, you’ll receive a certificate of completion. You can note the training on your resume, to show prospective employers that you are ready to get to work!
To get started on your new career, register today for Insurance Industry Workplace Readiness for only $100.
