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DATA Scholar Program: Powering Potential. Building Futures. Shaping the Industry.

08 Jul, 2025 WorkersCompensation.com

                               
We're Off and Running! The 2025 DATA Scholar Program is officially underway, and we are energized by the caliber of talent, engagement, and opportunity already unfolding. This summer, we welcomed 24 dynamic students into a high-impact learning experience designed to build bridges into the insurance and risk management industry. From skill-building and mentorship to professional exposure and career exploration, our students are leaning in and leveling up.
Who We Serve: Student Snapshot:T
his year's cohort includes representation from 5 states from Florida to NJ and everything in between.
16 college students from 7 institutions
6 high school students, including 2 graduating seniors 3 graduate students
Meet the future of risk and insurance.From Risk to Tech to Public Safety, our DATA Scholars are mastering high-impact majors that shape what's next in our industry's workforce.See what they're studying on Linkedin
  
Mentorship in Action
Mentorship is a cornerstone of the DATA experience. Our mentors include leaders and executives from diverse backgrounds across the industry. Their one-on-one engagement is helping to:
Provide real-world perspective and support
Build confidence and professionalism
Create bridges between students and their potential future roles
The Mentor Q&A Kickoff on June 4 was an inspiring launch to this part of the journey, and early feedback from students and mentors reflects strong connection and engagement.
Curriculum in Progress Between June 9 and July 18, students are working through a robust four-module curriculum that includes:
Introduction to Risk Management
Introduction to Workers' Compensation
Introduction to Claims Handling
Careers in the Insurance Industry
This self-paced experience is supported through our regular curriculum zoom calls and reinforced through mentor check-ins, reflection, and practical application
Upcoming: DATA Future Forum at WCI
We are excited to gather in person during the WCI Educational Conference in Orlando on Monday, August 18. Scholars will participate in our signature event, the DATA Future Forum.
Call to Action: Join the Ambassador Program
To ensure a high-impact experience for our scholars at WCI, we are inviting additional sponsors and members to join our Ambassador Program. Ambassadors will:
Serve as in-person guides and hosts for students during the conference
Represent their organizations in networking spaces
Help facilitate introductions and career conversationsIf you or someone from your organization would like to serve as an ambassador, please email us at [email protected] by July 15, 2025.
Interested in becoming a DATA sponsor?
Now is the perfect time to join our growing network of companies committed to investing in the future of the industry.
As a DATA sponsor, your organization will:
Help fund programming that transforms student trajectories
Gain early access to top diverse talent
Receive recognition at events and in communications
Participate in mentorship, hiring, and speaker opportunities
To learn more about joining as a sponsor, review our attached sponsorship opportunities and contact Benjamin W. Schroeder at [email protected] by July 15, 2025.
Thank You!
To our sponsors, mentors, and partners: your commitment is powering real change. The DATA Scholar Program is more than a summer experience; it’s a movement to shape the future of our industry with excellence, equity, and vision. Thank you for walking alongside us.
Sincerely,The DATA Team

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