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Career Outreach Initiatives 

Volunteers are vital. 

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Career Fair Tour 2025-2026 Kicks Off!
Career Fairs at Duval County Public High Schools:

UPCOMING CAREER FAIRS:  
 Ribault High School - 2/20/2026 (Friday)
8 AM - 11 AM
Fletcher High School (Jacksonville Beach) - 2/26/2026 (Thursday)
10:30 AM - 12:45 PM 

 Andrew Jackson High School - 4/16/2026 (Thursday)
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM 
PAST CAREER FAIRS THIS ACADEMIC YEAR:
Frank H. Peterson Academy
- 10/29/2025 
Thank you Tiffany Neuendorf with Burns & Wilcox for volunteering. 


National Invest Program
The Invest Program is at two public schools in Duval County this academic year: Jean Ribault and Fletcher. Volunteers are needed for guest speaking and presentations. A schedule of Invest class dates at both schools are available by request to [email protected] 

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 IIANF's Commitment to Invest
In the 2025-2026 academic year, IIANF is assisting with rounding up volunteers to present and guest speak as part of the national Invest Program. Invest is being held at two schools this year -- Jean Ribault and Fletcher.
Invest introduces insurance and risk management to high school students. 


What is InVEST?
The Insurance Vocational Education Student Training (InVEST) program has provided practical training and educational experiences to thousands of individuals throughout the United States for over 35 years, reaching over 8,000 people annually in more than 230 schools in 25 states.

The high school program offers business education courses featuring real-world principles to assist the student's talents and marketability in the job market. InVEST also serves as an information-intensive introduction to insurance at the community college level, and in vocational or adult education settings. In addition, InVEST is promoted by the Independent Insurance Agents of America (IIAA) as a beneficial service to the business community.

What's the Mission?
InVEST provides education about the insurance industry and its diverse careers, to encourage the development of trained insurance professionals and to create educated insurance consumers.

What is the Impact?
Over two-thirds of students who participate in the program enter into some facet of the insurance industry, but all of the students leave with valuable job skills and experiences.

What are the Direct Benefits?
  • InVEST encourages entrepreneurship, promotes private enterprise and introduces young people to the myriad opportunities available in the insurance industry.
  • InVEST develops a trained work force and brings new talent into the insurance industry.
  • InVEST provides a proven ability to reach a diverse population, such as urban and minority students.
  • InVEST allows organizations to be involved on a local level with agents and IIAA state associations.
  • InVEST provides sources of positive public relations. The insurance industry becomes a respected liaison between the academic and business worlds through direct involvement of professionals in the classroom and community.
  • InVEST provides an opportunity for genuine public service.
  • InVEST educates future and current consumers.

Why Implement InVEST?
  • Serves a diverse population with over 50% minority students.
  • Nationally recognized by the IIAA (Big I) as a powerful vehicle addressing redlining issues and lack of minority representation in the insurance industry.
  • Stimulates agency and company operations to prepare students for various business occupations in the insurance industry.
  • Provides beneficial information to displaced workers, individuals returning to the workplace, and people desiring to make career changes.
Interested in volunteering? Contact [email protected] or call 904.993.7716.

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Independent Insurance Agents of Northeast Florida​

​Since 1927, when the Independent Insurance Agents of Northeast Florida (IIANF) was formed as a professional membership association serving Agency and Associate members, our goal has been to provide valuable benefits, resources, training/education, and networking opportunities. IIANF is pleased to be part of the vibrant First Coast of Florida!

Plan to join industry colleagues and friends at an upcoming event. Contact the IIANF with any questions or comments at [email protected]

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