Aon’s Corporate Apprenticeship Program
Posted: 7 February, 2023Organization: AON
Location: San Francisco, CA
Are you interested in earning your Associate Degree? How about if it’s tuition-free, while establishing a long-term career that offers growth, competitive salary and benefits?
Aon’s Apprenticeship Program offers exactly that. And good news - we’re hiring now in San Francisco!
Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
How this opportunity is different
The Aon Apprenticeship Program was designed to create a new pathway for individuals interested in completing their Associate Degree while gaining valuable experience and establishing a long-term career at Aon. It is a two-year program that balances on-the-job learning at Aon with in-school classroom learning at a two-year accredited partner college.
What the day will look like
During the program, you will quickly learn about our business, develop your professional skills and build lasting relationships with our colleagues and clients. Do you have experience in customer service, administrative positions, working with people or on a team? All these experiences help you learn how to problem-solve and will serve you well as an Aon Apprentice. As far as industry-specific work – don’t worry, we will teach you everything you need to know.
The Apprenticeship program is a full-time job. Apprentices dedicate a combined 40 hours per week working at Aon and attending classes to complete their AS Business Insurance: Property & Casualty Degree at Solano Community College – all of which is financially covered! Yes, you read that right – we will pay you for your time at Aon and your time spent in the classroom! We will also cover your tuition and books while you are enrolled in the program.
After successful completion of the program, you may receive a promotion with a pay increase. You will also have achieved the ‘Certified Insurance Apprentice’ designation by the Department of Labor in addition to your Associate Degree. At this point, you will have established a career at Aon and will have many opportunities to grow as an industry professional.
Hear it directly from an Apprentice alumni, Cammy, in this short video.
No two days look alike as an Apprentice – that’s the exciting part! Depending on your course load each semester, your schedule will change slightly to give you the flexibility to manage your new classes. Your Aon manager will help you draft your work schedule each semester to ensure that you aren’t exceeding a combined 40 hours between work and classroom time. An example of a workweek might be:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
8:30AM – 3:00PM Work at Aon
3:30PM – 7:00PM Attend classes
Thursday & Friday
9:00AM – 11:30AM Attend classes
12:00PM – 2:00PM Work at Aon
Skills and experience that will lead to success
Openness to learning, training and development at Aon and in the classroom
Intermediate computer skills – experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint). We will also offer training designed to build upon these skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate via email and phone
Time management, task prioritization and attention to detail
What’s Required & Expected?
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum age of 18
Intermediate computer skills
Acceptance into Solano Community College’s AS Business Insurance: Property & Casualty program
Expectations: Apprentices are expected to maintain passing grades (C or higher) and meet all Aon performance standards at work throughout the duration of the program. Program begins at Aon in August 2023.
Compensation & Benefits
As an Apprentice, you will earn a salary of $46,000 a year. In addition, Aon will pay the cost of your tuition and books, which ranges from $4,000 - $7,000 a year. Throughout the program, as you develop your skills and increase work proficiency, you may be eligible to receive pay increases every six months throughout the two-year program. At the close of the program, based on your performance and degree attainment, you may receive a promotion with a pay increase.
You will also be eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including sick days and vacation days, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits are governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.
We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.