Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program (August 2023)

Full Time
Schaumburg, IL
Posted
Job description
Zurich North America’s Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program

The first in our industry to be certified by the U.S. Department of Labor

Zurich is starting to accept resumes for our 2023 Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program located in Schaumburg, Illinois, Chicago, Atlanta, New York City, and Overland Park, Kansas. Roles will also be offered in select areas for our Crop Claims business in Kentucky, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Tennessee. The program is scheduled to start in August 2023, but don’t hesitate to apply now for early consideration.

Our innovative General Insurance and IT Apprenticeship Programs allows participants to simultaneously gain the education and the experience to launch a rewarding career in commercial insurance, information technology or cybersecurity.

Zurich’s initiative is to develop a new generation of workers to help the U.S. succeed in the 21st century economy.

The two-year program offered in:

  • Schaumburg, IL combines targeted Hybrid coursework leading to an AAS in Business Administration with a concentration in Insurance or an AAS in Information Technology at Harper College in Palatine, IL (a northwest suburb of Chicago) with relevant work rotations at Zurich’s North American headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois.

- New York City, Atlanta, and Overland Park, KS combine targeted (NYC- Hybrid; Other locations- Online) coursework leading to an AAS in Business Management with a specialization in Risk Management and Insurance at the Borough of Manhattan Community College in New York, New York with relevant work rotations at Zurich's local offices.

  • Chicago, IL combines targeted Online coursework leading to an AAS in Marketing and Management with focused classes in Insurance at Harold Washington College in Chicago, IL with relevant work rotations at Zurich's Chicago office.

  • Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee and Kentucky combine targeted Online coursework leading to an AAS in Agriculture Business at Northeast Iowa Community College in Calmar, IA with relevant work rotations in Crop Claims or RCIS Operations.

Apprentices who successfully complete this two-year program will:
  • Work in a paid, benefit-eligible full-time position at Zurich
  • Earn a tuition-free Associate in Applied Science degree in: Business Administration, Business Management, Marketing and Management, Information Technology, or Agriculture Business, dependent on location and program
  • Receive a Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship
  • Possess credentials and skills for today’s ever-changing marketplace

Basic Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Professional work experience not required
  • Must be enrolled and validated as college ready by Harper College Admissions. You will be redirected to Harper College if you do not meet this qualification. Please click here to contact Harper College Admissions,
OR
  • Must be enrolled and validated as college ready by the Borough of Manhattan Community College Admissions. You will be redirected to the Borough of Manhattan Community College if you do not meet this qualification. Please click here to contact BMCC Admissions,
OR
  • Must be enrolled and validated as college ready by Harold Washington College Admissions. You will be redirected to the Harold Washington College if you do not meet this qualification. Please click here to contact HWC Admissions
OR
  • Must be enrolled and validated as college ready by Northeast Iowa Community College Admissions. You will be redirected to Northeast Iowa Community College if you do not meet this qualification. Please click here to contact NICC Admissions

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 1 or more years of work experience and/or leadership role in student activities and/or significant voluntary community service
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities and work deadlines
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Collaboration and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate with impact
  • High degree of self-discipline and focus
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to collaborate and work successfully in a team environment
  • Intermediate computer skills, especially Excel
  • Ability to navigate learning and interactions in an online environment

Applicable Only to Jobs to be Performed in New York City

The salary for this role is $43,700. This is the salary Zurich NA in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of the posting. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in New York City. Base pay offered may vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also bonus eligible. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq).

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

Location(s): AM - Schaumburg, AM - Atlanta, AM - New York, AM - Overland Park, AM - Chicago, AM - Nebraska Virtual Office, AM - South Dakota Virtual Office, AM - Tennessee Virtual Office, AM - Kentucky Virtual Office, AM - North Dakota Virtual Office
Remote Working: No
Schedule: Full Time

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