Marsh Pathways Extern - Houston - Summer 2026

Marsh Pathways Externship Program - Houston - Summer 2026

WHO WE ARE 

At Marsh, we bring together the brightest minds in consulting, risk management, and financial services to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. Our four businesses—Marsh Risk, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman—provide industry leading expertise that helps clients navigate risk and seize opportunities.  

Marsh is at the center of some of the most significant moments in business and society. From global pandemics to climate change, cybersecurity threats to economic shifts, we advise, protect, and guide companies, governments, and communities through complex challenges. 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW 

The Marsh Pathways Externship is a 4-week, in-office professional development experience designed for rising sophomore and junior undergraduate college students interested in exploring careers in consulting, risk management, insurance, and client services. 

This program provides early exposure to corporate environments, hands-on skill building, and direct engagement with Marsh professionals. Participants will gain resume-ready experience, build confidence navigating professional settings, and learn how to position themselves for future internship and/or job opportunities. 

NOTE: This is not an internship. It is a non-paid, educational workshop series focused on professional development. 

PROGRAM DETAILS 

• Location: 500 Dallas St #1500, Houston, TX 77002 

• Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursday | 9:15 AM – 1:00 PM 

• Duration: 4 weeks | Week of July 6 – Week of July 27 

EXAMPLE WORKSHOPS & EXPERIENCES 

Participants will engage in interactive sessions and hands-on activities, including: 

• Client Engagement Sprint: Practice communicating with clients and presenting recommendations. 

• Risk Case Study: Analyze real-world business risks and develop mitigation strategies. 

• Excel & Data Insights Lab: Build foundational data analysis to make business decisions. 

• AI-Assisted Workshop: Learn how to responsibly use AI for research, analysis, and communication. 

• Resume Workshop: Strengthen your resume for future internship and job opportunities. 

• Job Shadowing: Students will be paired either individually or in small groups with a Marsh professional based on their area of interest for a job shadowing experience. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Rising sophomore and junior undergraduate college students at an accredited university 

• Ability to commit to the full 4-we