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Why Insurance... is a great fit for Recent Grads

Now that your graduating, you’ve likely been thinking a lot about what’s next. Finding your first career out of school can be a daunting task. There are so many things to consider - Do you want to work for a multi-national organization in a big city or a small business in a rural area? Do you prefer spending days in the office or out in the field? What’s more important to you in a career - variety or stability? Now what if we told you, no matter which scenario is most appealing to you, it’s possible in insurance !

“What’s Next?!” - Think Insurance!

While Canada Career Month may be drawing to a close, your exploration of careers and taking the next steps in making a career connection can definitely still be in full swing.

If you find yourself asking “What’s Next?” in considering your career options, think insurance!

Why? Well, first off insurance is connected to virtually everything we do in life and in business. This makes insurance a far broader industry than we may initially realize. It also puts insurance at the forefront of game changing issues in our economy – e.g. blockchain, cyber security, sharing economy, climatic change, etc. This, in turn, means that the industry offers a wide array of rewarding career paths where you can apply your interests, education, and experience.

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Feed the Minds of Youth 2017

November 1st, 2017 marked our annual Feed the Minds of Youth/Take Your Kids to Work day which included over 70 luncheons and events held at local Institute chapter offices and insurance organizations across Canada. The combined efforts of everyone supporting this day resulted in over 1100 grade 9 students being reached as they learned about careers in the insurance industry. We couldn’t be more thankful for the tremendous support of everyone who was involved in putting together these events and are pleased to report yet another round of extremely positive feedback from participants, parents, and partners. Please see below for some highlights!

Canada Career Month

November is Canada Career Month! An initiative of the Canadian Council on Career Development, this month is focused on supporting Canadians in finding meaningful and personally satisfying work. Career Connections is a proud partner and is amplifying our message to our core audiences during this national celebration of finding a rewarding career path. Here are just a few of the highlights of what we have planned.

Celebrating Women in Insurance

As we celebrate International Women’s Day along with so many others across the world, we here at Career Connections and The Institute are proud to be part of an industry that boasts a diverse workforce today and every day.

Insurance is already part of everything you do.

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