Transforming Tomorrow's Workforce

Established in 2007, our signature college-to-career pipeline program, Travelers EDGE® (Empowering Dreams for Graduation and Employment), endeavors to increase the number of underrepresented students who complete a bachelor’s degree and who are prepared for a career at Travelers or in our industry. The Travelers EDGE program provides education support and professional development through partnerships with colleges, universities and community-based organizations, increasing access to higher education and providing students with opportunities to excel. The program aims to:

• Increase the number of students from underrepresented communities attending college.
• Help those students graduate from college.
• Build awareness of careers in insurance and financial services.

Once enrolled in college, Travelers EDGE students benefit from a broad range of support services, which include scholarships, academic guidance and emergency funds. In order to build awareness of careers at Travelers and within our industry, Travelers EDGE also offers mentoring, internships and job-shadowing opportunities. Through Travelers EDGE and other targeted recruiting practices, Travelers seeks to increase the presence of people from historically underrepresented communities in our industry.

Community Benefits

• Since the inception of Travelers EDGE, 563 students have been Travelers EDGE scholars, and 67% of scholars have successfully attained a bachelor’s degree or are currently on track to do so. During the 2020-2021 academic year, Travelers EDGE helped 82 students through a direct scholarship or stipend and helped more than 17 students complete an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
• Over the past five academic years, 80% of all graduates were employed at graduation or shortly after. Of those, 76% entered careers in the insurance and financial services industry.

Travelers Benefits

• Since the program’s inception, 102 Travelers EDGE graduates have been hired by the company.
• In 2020-2021, six out of the 17 graduates (35%) were hired full time by Travelers. Of those who accepted full-time positions at Travelers, 83% were admitted into leadership and technical development programs.
• Employees of Travelers who serve as Travelers EDGE managers and mentors overwhelmingly reported that participation strengthened their leadership skills, their understanding of diversity and inclusion and, importantly, their connection to Travelers.