Zurich North America’s Apprentice Program
Zurich is accepting resumes for our 2026 Apprentice Program, apply today! The program launches at the beginning Summer 2026 as early as June 16th through July 14th.
About the program:
Our innovative IT Insurance Apprentice Program allows participants to simultaneously gain their first-time higher education and the experience to launch a rewarding career in commercial insurance.
In our Schaumburg Headquarters office Apprentices will support our IT Governance and Reporting Team with:
- Develop understanding within IT governance and reporting, and project delivery.
- Working on governance and reporting tasks, assisting with project delivery tasks.
- The applicant will be assessed on competencies and work completion defined in monthly governance operation tasks and project delivery support.
Earn & Learn:
The two-year program offered in Schaumburg, IL combines targeted coursework at Harper Community College in Palatine, Illinois (a northwest suburb of Chicago) with relevant work rotations at Zurich North America’s headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois. The ideal candidate is seeking a first-time associate degree and has minimal college credits completed.
Apprentices who successfully complete this two-year program will:
- Work in a paid, benefit-eligible full-time position at Zurich
- Work 3x a week, School 2x a week, paid for all 40 hours/week
- Earn a tuition-free Associate in Applied Science degree in:
- Information Technology (Harper College, Schaumburg IL)
- Receive a Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship
- Possess credentials and skills for today’s ever-changing marketplace
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Professional work experience not required.
- Must be enrolled and validated as college ready by Harper Community College Admissions. This is a separate application process that can take place concurrently to Zurich's application process.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 or more years of work experience and/or leadership role in student activities and/or significant voluntary community service
- Interest in pursuing a career in the insurance industry
- Ability to balance multiple priorities between work and school deadlines
- Strong customer service skills
- Collaboration and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate with impact
- High degree of self-discipline and focus
- Attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate and work successfully in a team environment
- Intermediate computer skills, specifically Excel
- Ability to navigate learning and interactions in an online environment
