Insurer makes list for second year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — For the second year, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BlueCross) has made the Forbes list of the Best Employers for New Graduates, ranking 314 out of 500 companies across the country.
The company is also the top-ranked Tennessee-based insurer and one of the top-ranked companies across the state.
“By enhancing our talent pipeline and early career development opportunities, we continue help young professionals grow into strong leaders at BlueCross,” said Roy Vaughn, BlueCross SVP and chief human resources officer. “We know recent graduates make valuable contributions to our organization, and we are honored that our investment in them has been recognized for a second year by Forbes.”
The company’s efforts to attract new professionals include:
- The BlueBridge internship program, which targets undergraduate students entering or completing their junior or senior years,
- The BlueSky Tennessee Institute, a technology workforce development partnership with East Tennessee State University that provides a path to a bachelor’s degree in computing and a job offer from BlueCross in just 27 months, and
- A revamped onboarding program to enhance elements that help new talent feel welcome, supporting effective engagement with the company’s culture from day one.
Forbes rankings are based on the results of an independent survey conducted among more than 100,000 young professionals (those with less than 10 years of work experience) working for companies with at least 1,000 employees in the US. All Forbes rankings are based on actual feedback from employees, and the recognition can only be earned.
The complete rankings can be accessed by visiting Forbes online.
For more news and updates about BCBST’s commitment to employee engagement, workplace culture, and community service, visit the BlueCross News Center.
About BlueCross®
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is a taxpaying, not-for-profit health plan serving more than 3.4 million members in Tennessee and around the country. The Chattanooga-based company was founded in 1945 and has brought peace of mind to its members and local communities for more than 75 years. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Inc. is an independent licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association. For more information, visit the company’s news center at bcbstnews.com.