Women who work at the home office of this financial services and insurance company can pursue MBA degrees while maintaining a full-time schedule, thanks to an on-site program offered by the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. If they’re worried about the cost, employees can apply for up to $5,250 in aid annually to offset tuition and book costs and cover fees. “Working and attending classes while being a parent has its challenges,” reflects marketing associate and mom of one Yvonne Brannon, who is African American. “Receiving that reimbursement has significantly reduced my stress.” Female employees who live outside Northbrook can use the aid to enroll in degree programs through the online University of Phoenix.

Chairman & CEO Thomas Wilson
Assistant VP & Chief Diversity Officer Michael Escobar

At Allstate Insurance, multicultural women represent…
21% Multicultural Women
7% of corporate executives
39% of senior managers
7% of the top earners
25% of the company hires
8% of the company promotions
27% of the company losses
Not tracked participants in mentoring programs
Not tracked participants in affinity groups