The next way would be to share the Make Surety a Career Program with the college career center, also known as a career services or career development office, at your alma maters and local universities to make sure these institutions have the information on this great NASBP program, which can open up internships for their students! Tell us at prodev@nasbp.org the career centers that you contact. Additionally, you can share the Make Surety a Career Program via social media with family, friends, and colleagues, to get the word out to students about the great internship and career opportunities in the surety industry. Consider sharing NASBP’s social media posts, like this one:

👉 It’s easy – go to the post on LinkedIn and use the repost button! 🔁

Have Your Firm Participate as an Internship Host in NASBP Program

Last, but not least, as a NASBP Member and or Affiliate you can tap into this talent pool directly! If your company offers or is willing to offer internship experiences for college students, the NASBP Leadership and staff hope you will consider participating in the “Make Surety a Career” Program as an internship host. Expressions of interest can be directed to prodev@nasbp.org. Be sure to provide NASBP pertinent information regarding the internship, such as location, dates/months offered, and duration, and we will exchange information with the interested parties.

Check out the Make Surety a Career Program details below, and find out more information at Make Surety a Career website. Together we can ensure that the next generation of talent knows about surety and the great careers available in the surety industry!

For College/University Faculty

The Make Surety a Career Program offers college and university professors a curriculum packet with the following materials on surety bonding that can be included in collegiate insurance and business classes:

• “Introduction to Surety” slide presentation
• Sample contractor financial statements and surety case study template
• Online request form for surety professionals as guest speakers for your class
• Quiz Question Bank
• Access to NASBP Member Resources with the username and password provided by NASBP to faculty

For College/University Students

In addition, the NASBP Make Surety a Career Program helps undergraduate students who are interested in finding out about surety and the rewarding careers available in surety.

The “Make Surety a Career Course” is a free, on-demand, interactive eLearning course for students available 24/7 that students can take at their own pace. In addition, students can complete the “Internship Request Form.” After they have completed the online course, students will be eligible to request internship experiences with bonding agencies and with surety companies.

The Make Surety a Career Program was developed by the Surety Industry Research Foundation (SIRF), a 501(c)(3) entity affiliated with the NASBP.