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The research, analysis and final presentation of this report represent the efforts of many individuals at the Travelers EDGE team. We would also like to extend a special acknowledgement to the leaders and staff members of partner organizations and Travelers EDGE Scholars who participated in this study for sharing with us about their experiences with the program.  \nNone of the efforts would have been realized in the production of this report if it were not for the generous funding and research support from Travelers. We thank Travelers for valuing and providing needed support.  \nFinally, we acknowledge that the responsibility for the content of this report, including any errors or omissions, lies solely with the authors.  \nYamashita, M. , Franklin, K. , & Cahalan, M. (2018) . Travelers EDGE: 10 years of college access and success. Washington, DC: Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Education    \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nChapter 1:  \nIntroduction 8  \nStudy Framework Informed by Collective Impact Writings 8  \nStudy Major Question and Goals 9  \nChapter 2:  \nBackground: What Do National Statistics Tell Us About the Wider Context of the  \nTravelers EDGE Ecosystem? 10  \nThe Need for Travelers EDGE in the U.S. Higher Education Context 10  \nInternational Comparisons Point to Equity Imperative 14  \nTravelers EDGE is Part of the National Effort to Widen Participation 17  \nTravelers EDGE in the Context of IFS Industry Statistics and Outlook 18  \nEmployment in Insurance: 2008-2017 18  \nEmployment Outlook for Insurance Related Occupations. 20  \nLow Unemployment and Expected Retirement Rates. 21  \nDiversity in the Finance and Insurance Industry 21  \nChapter 3:  \nTravelers EDGE Five Key Levers: What Does the Literature Tell Us About Best Practice? 28  \nWhat Does the Literature Tell Us About Best Practice? 28  \nAcademic Advising 29  \nFinancial Support 30  \nProfessional Development, including Internships 33  \nMentoring/Support Network 35  \nPeer Support 36  \nThe Dynamic Character of the Key Levers 36  \nChapter 4:  \nA Chronology of Travelers EDGE through the Lens of the Annual Data Reports: 2007-2017 37  \nThe Travelers EDGE Framework Development: 2007-2017 38  \nUnderstanding the Different Levels of Services 39  \nReimagined Travelers EDGE Impact Framework and Outcome Metrics Defined 40  \nTravelers EDGE Partners: 2007-2017 43  \nThe Travelers EDGE Pipeline 44  \nArticulation of the Key Levers 45  \nSummary of Key Statistics from Travelers EDGE Annual Reports 46  \nYearly Numbers Reached 46  \nNumbers Reported Reached at Various Levels 47  \nNumbers of Travelers EDGE Scholars 47  \nA Demographic Profile of Travelers EDGE Scholars 49  \nTravelers EDGE Scholars “On Track” 51  \nFinancial Support Provided to Travelers EDGE Scholars 53  \nWorking while in College 55  \nPost-Graduation Immediate Employment 56  \nChapter 5:  \nPostsecondary Travelers EDGE: Scholar-Level Outcomes 58  \nNumber of Scholars Entering the Program between  \n2007-08 and 2016-17 Academic Year 61  \nNumber of Scholars Entering Program by Year, Types of Institution and City 61  \nNumber of Scholars who Attained a Bachelor’s Degree while in the Program 63  \nBachelor’s Degree Attainment Rate by Initial Institution Type and City 64  \nYears of Program Participation of Scholars who Attained a Bachelor’s Degree while in the Program 67  \nGPA of Scholars who Attained a Bachelor’s Degree while in the Program 68  \nAverage Amount of Travelers EDGE Support for Scholars who Attained  \na Bachelor’s Degree while in the Program 69  \nEmployment at Travelers 70  \nChapter 6:  \nInterviews with Key Stakeholders 72  \nMethodology 72  \nParticipants and Procedures 73  \nData Analysis 73  \nKey Themes from the Interviews 74  \nKey Theme 1: “Good for the Community, Good for the Company” 74 ","cbCaiucvIVCTKiDt","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiucvIVCTKiDt","pdf",19307891,96,"English","# Chapter 1: Introduction\n## Study Framework Informed by Collective Impact Writings\n## Study Major Question and Goals\n# Chapter 2: Background\n## The Need for Travelers EDGE in the U.S. Higher Education Context\n## International Comparisons Point to Equity Imperative\n## Travelers EDGE is Part of the National Effort to Widen Participation\n## Travelers EDGE in the Context of IFS Industry Statistics and Outlook\n# Chapter 3: Five Key Levers\n## Academic Advising\n## Financial Support\n## Professional Development, including Internships\n## Mentoring/Support Network\n## Peer Support\n# Chapter 4: Chronology Through Annual Data Reports (2007-2017)\n## Travelers EDGE Framework Development\n## Understanding the Different Levels of Services\n## Reimagined Impact Framework and Outcome Metrics Defined\n## Travelers EDGE Partners\n## The Travelers EDGE Pipeline\n## Summary of Key Statistics from Annual Reports\n# Chapter 5: Scholar-Level Outcomes\n## Scholars Entering the Program (2007-08 to 2016-17)\n## Bachelor’s Degree Attainment\n## Program Participation and GPA\n## Employment at Travelers\n# Chapter 6: Interviews with Key Stakeholders\n## Methodology\n## Participants and Procedures\n## Data Analysis\n## Key Themes from the Interviews\n# Chapter 7: Insights and Recommendations\n## Insights from the Travelers EDGE\n## Recommendations\n## References","[{\"question\":\"What overarching question and goals does the study address?\",\"answer\":\"The study presents a major question and goals in Chapter 1, framing how Travelers EDGE contributes to college access, success, and employment outcomes.\"},{\"question\":\"Which five key levers guide Travelers EDGE according to the literature?\",\"answer\":\"Chapter 3 identifies academic advising, financial support, professional development (including internships), mentoring/support network, and peer support as the program’s five key levers.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the report analyze Travelers EDGE results over time?\",\"answer\":\"Chapter 4 provides a chronology using annual data reports from 2007 to 2017, summarizing framework development, partner roles, pipeline activities, and key statistics such as enrollment and outcomes.\"}]","10 Years of College Access and Success | PDF",242]