CISR Journey From High School to Full-Time
Update: 2025-11-17
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In this episode of Alliance Insights, we’re excited to spotlight CISR High School Program graduate Katy Knapp - a rising insurance professional who is already charting her career path just one year out of high school. Thanks to early exposure, effective industry engagement, and internship opportunities, Katy has fast-tracked her journey into insurance and is already giving back by sharing practical, actionable advice for both students and employers.
The Academy’s Sharla Floyd sits down with Katy to explore how the CISR High School Program shaped her trajectory, what she learned from hands-on experience, and how the industry can better support emerging talent. Katy’s story is a powerful testament to the impact of early engagement, and a reminder that investing in young professionals truly transforms futures. Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional
development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a
practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants
and their clients for confidence and success.
The Academy’s Sharla Floyd sits down with Katy to explore how the CISR High School Program shaped her trajectory, what she learned from hands-on experience, and how the industry can better support emerging talent. Katy’s story is a powerful testament to the impact of early engagement, and a reminder that investing in young professionals truly transforms futures. Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional
development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a
practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants
and their clients for confidence and success.
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