Ins甀爀ance Academy Begins RCC receives $242,690 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Robeson Community College is pleased inclusive salesforce that better engages President of Continuing Education to announce that it has been awarded a communities, we are moving forward and Workforce Development Eric $242,690 sponsorship from Blue Cross our mission to provide an opportunity Freeman said. “Insurance careers span an and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue for all North Carolinians to be healthier.” incredible range of skills and talents, and Cross NC) to implement an Insurance is a 昀椀eld that will continue to grow and is Pre-licensing Academy. 吀栀e Insurance Academy at Robeson in high demand.” Community College will run three times 吀栀e grant received is part of the Agent a year for three years. 吀栀e program will also include human Diversity Program, an initiative seeking resource development training. to create a more diverse talent pool of “We have already started recruiting agents, which further develops Blue for the classes,” stated Julie Baxley, “吀栀is program is a great opportunity for Cross NC’s commitment to diversity, the director of Human Resources selected individuals to start a great career equity, and inclusion, while improving Development & Workforce Solutions in the insurance industry,” stated Baxley. the health and well-being of all North at RCC. “吀栀e 昀椀rst class is scheduled to “A career in insurance can be lucrative Carolinians. Students enrolled in begin February 6.” and lead to a lifetime of success.” the academy may earn scholarship opportunities and a pathway to a As part of the grant, Robeson Students enrolled in the program will career in the insurance industry where Community College will work with have unlimited access to resources women and minorities have long been community partners to identify a such as Wi-Fi, computers, printers, and underrepresented. minimum of 10 individuals eligible and resource materials, as well as adequate willing to attend each academy. 吀栀e cost facilities for study space. “At Blue Cross NC, we recognize the associated will cover full expenses for need for a workforce that’s as diverse as 90 students, including all testing fees, an “Students will also have access to the people we serve,” said Roy Watson, electronic device, and Internet access. additional job readiness resources such Vice President of Group Segment and as our on-campus Career Closet which State Health Plan for Blue Cross NC. “If you’ve ever considered a career in provides appropriate professional attire “By taking steps to build a diverse and insurance, this is your chance,” Vice for interviewing,” Baxley said. “We will