IIAnf's commitment to workforce training

IIANF is committed to supporting Workforce Preparation for individuals seeking a career with an independent insurance agency or company. IIANF fully supports FAIA's workforce planning an training efforts through state colleges on the First Coast by helping to promote insurance as a viable career choice.

In 2021, IIANF is dedicated to introducing industry-related career opportunities to high school guidance counselors, teachers, students and their parents.

Call for Volunteers!
If you are interested in assisting with IIANF's program of outreach to area Northeast Florida high schools, please contact Bill Morton with AmWINS at bill.morton@amwins or margy@iianf.com  Thank you!

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IIANF's Commitment to InVEST
For several years IIANF hosted the InVEST Program, a national program to introduce insurance and risk management to high school and college students, at area high schools. IIANF provided guest speakers, curriculum, educational materials, and college scholarships. Thank you to all the volunteers and the companies supporting the worthwhile efforts of the InVEST Program.

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.