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TTEC hiring and training 7,300 healthcare licensed insurance agents to work from home in preparation for open enrollment
Company partners with Louisiana's Acadiana Workforce Solutions to prepare a skilled remote healthcare workforce DENVER, June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TTEC

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[{"type":"text","content":"Company partners with Louisiana's Acadiana Workforce Solutions to prepare a skilled remote healthcare workforce\n\n\nDENVER, June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TTEC Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEC), a leading digital global customer experience technology and services company focused on the design, implementation and delivery of transformative solutions for many of the world's most iconic and disruptive brands, announced today that it is hiring 7,300 healthcare licensed insurance agents and agent trainees nationwide to work from home ahead of healthcare's open enrollment season. \nAs part of the program, those with a desire to grow their career will be enrolled in TTEC's College of Insurance program to prepare them to be licensed health insurance agents in their state. In Louisiana, TTEC has partnered with Acadiana Workforce Solutions to provide this valuable upskilling program at no cost to those who are hired.\nTTEC invests in and provides a financial investment in each candidate by paying for their course, background check, exam, and licensure. Additionally, the company's supportive approach provides administrative resources during the exam process, such as scheduling exams and submitting license applications to the state, so that the candidate can wholly focus on attaining their licensure. \n\"Licensed health insurance agents are in high demand because they provide a human connection with one of the most important decisions a person can make – their healthcare coverage,\" said Val Farlow, Senior Vice President of Operations, TTEC. \"We know through partnerships with workforce groups like Acadiana Workforce Solutions that together we can upskill the workforce, which opens the door to career opportunities within the insurance field. We also offer opportunities to deliver amazing customer experiences through our at-home program, where associates learn and work remotely from the comfort of their own home.\"\n\"Acadiana Workforce Solutions is pleased to partner with employers like TTEC,\" said Dr. Emma Bush, Executive Director, Acadiana Workforce Solutions in Louisiana. \"Through this employer partnership, we will accomplish shared goals by jointly supporting individuals seeking employment. Those with strong customer service skills and a desire to work from home have the chance to receive the required training and support to obtain their ...