Travelers EDGE^®: Transforming Tomorrow’s Workforce

Travelers EDGE^®, our signature career-pipeline program, provides students with a unique, holistic approach to college and career readiness. Through partnerships with high schools, colleges, universities and community-based organizations, Travelers EDGE increases access to higher education and provides students with opportunities to excel, thereby helping to broaden the pool of talent seeking careers at Travelers or in the insurance industry. The program helps high school students prepare for post-secondary education, funneling a strong pipeline of future leaders to college and beyond. Once enrolled in college, Travelers EDGE scholars benefit from a broad range of services, including scholarships and financial support, career and business mentoring from employees, internships and job shadowing, and professional development workshops.

Travelers EDGE continues to be regarded as an exemplary talent–pipeline program across and beyond the insurance industry. In 2024, the program was featured on various panels and webinars, including ones hosted by the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) and Business-Higher Education Forum. 

Since the program’s inception in 2007, Travelers EDGE has supported 606 scholars, 364 of whom have graduated from college. This video honors achievements of our Travelers EDGE scholars and alumni.

Community benefits

• Since the inception of Travelers EDGE, 606 students have been Travelers EDGE scholars, and 69% (432) of scholars have successfully attained a bachelor’s degree or are currently on track to do so.
• During the 2023-2024 academic year, Travelers EDGE helped 78 students through a direct scholarship or stipend and helped 25 students complete a bachelor’s degree.
• Over the past five academic years, 86% of all graduates were employed at graduation or shortly after. Of those, 79% entered careers in the insurance and financial services industry.

Travelers benefits

• Since the program’s inception, 143 Travelers EDGE graduates have been hired by the company.
• For the 2023-2024 academic year, 48% (12 of 25) of Travelers EDGE graduates were hired full time by Travelers. Of those who accepted full-time positions at Travelers, 58% (7 of 12 hired) were admitted into the company’s leadership and technical development programs.
• Travelers employees who serve as Travelers EDGE managers and mentors overwhelmingly reported that participation strengthened their leadership skills, their understanding of inclusion and, importantly, their connection to the company.