Pennsylvania Insurance Department to Hold NextGen Academy for College Students
Insurance Journal | April 17, 2019
Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman has announced that her department, along with a working group of stakeholders, will this summer hold the Pennsylvania NextGen Insurance Academy to provide college students with an up-close look at various careers in the insurance industry. “The insurance industry provides fulfilling careers in areas such as risk management, actuarial science, finance, accounting, public policy and criminal justice,” Altman said in a press release issued by her office. “This academy will give college students the chance to meet and network with insurance industry professionals from the public and private sectors and learn about job opportunities. The Pennsylvania NexGen Insurance Academy will be held August 12-15 in Harrisburg, Penn. It is designed for rising college sophomores, juniors and seniors. The academy itself is free, with breakfast and lunch provided each day. Students will be responsible for transportation, lodging, dinners and any other expenses related to attendance. Registration is open through May 15.