Educational Opportunity

Expanding and improving educational opportunities has been at the forefront of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' civic agenda.

Throughout the school year, colleagues from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts partner with the Big Sister Association of Greater Boston to serve as role models and mentors for 2nd through 5th graders in Quincy Public Schools. One such school is F.W. Parker Elementary. Almost a century old, this neighborhood school holds fast to a model of community-based learning. Parker emphasizes leadership, academic excellence, and civic involvement for its young charges—regardless of background or economic circumstance. This unwavering belief in the potential of youth motivates the partnership with Big Sister and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

Expanding and improving educational opportunities is at the forefront of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' civic agenda. In a state renowned for intellectual capital and economic competitiveness, education is a foremost concern. As a company committed to expanding opportunity, the needs of underserved communities are a priority. Innovation and impact guide our approach. The Blue Scholars mentoring program, serving students at Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, prepares students for success at college. Across town, young entrepreneurs at Fenway High School challenge their abilities through Junior Ventures. And statewide, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts invests in school-based change through service days, financial resources, and capacity-building volunteer initiatives.

The essential resource in these efforts is the talent and commitment of associate volunteers and the relationships they forge with hundreds of students. A shared belief in the power of education and the importance of relationships is what makes special friendships between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and the Big Sister Association of Greater Boston thrive.