Aon will soon accept applications for its graduate program, marking the fourth intake for the career-boosting initiative.

The broker began the two-year program with eight graduates in 2017. Six of those participants secured permanent positions.

It welcomed seven graduates last year and another nine in February this year.

Aon says 2020 graduate program applications will open in late August or early September.

Graduates work across four business units, moving teams every six months.

Participants need a relevant degree and a credit average or above. Previous successful applicants have demonstrated leadership qualities and experience in work and extracurricular activities.

“The graduate program has really strengthened our employment brand in the market and enabled us to take a structured approach to refreshing our talent pool,” Aon Australia CEO James Baum said.

“The generation of a diverse talent pipeline is critical. By bringing people into our business fresh from university we have the opportunity to … bring their new experiences and blend them with the experiences that already exist for the benefit of our clients.”