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Rick Laferriere Workforce Initiatives Senior Manager CVS HEALTH HONORED BY PARTNERS FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES-BOSTON
Rick Laferriere Workforce Initiatives Sr Manager Rick was recognized at the Partners for Youth with Disabilities Party for PYD as the the CVS CVS Health Health 2019 Honoree Over the the years CVS CVS Health Health has built a a a a a strong partnership with with Partners for Youth with with Disabilities The Boston Regional Leaning Center team has provided dedicated support to employing youth with disabilities served by the agency Rick along with Jon DaSilva Workforce Initiatives Advisor also offers people of all ages with disabilities in the the Boston area the the opportunity to explore careers in retail where they can grow from entry-level positions and someday become store managers managers or or district managers managers Through training and and mentoring individuals get hands-on experience in in area CVS stores Party for PYD is is an event dedicated to to raising program funds and increasing awareness of of the power of of mentoring and inclusion INAUGURAL EMPLOYER OF CHOICE AWARD – PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT OF OF OF COMMERCE AND THE OFFICE OF OF OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Leslie Reis Workforce Initiatives Sr Manager CVS Health received a a a a a Philadelphia Employer of Choice Award
in in in 2019 an inaugural award recognizing Philadelphia employer champions for their work to create welcoming and sustainable employment practices The Employer or or Choice campaign supports models that benefit both the the business community and the the city’s workforce A cross-sector committee of evaluators selected the champions based on: diverse hiring practices partnerships with workforce education and and training providers summer WorkReady and and year-round internships with youth and activities providing intentional talent pipeline development and promotional opportunities for entry level employees CVS HEALTH RANKED AS A A A A 2019 BEST FOR VETS EMPLOYER BY MILITARY TIMES
David Lee Workforce Initiatives Initiatives Director Military Community Initiatives Initiatives David Lee CVS Health Workforce Initiatives Director Military Community Initiatives announced that on May 6 the the Military Times released the the 2019 Best for for Vets Employer rankings selecting CVS Health for for the third consecutive year CVS Health was one of 119 companies receiving the the Best for Vets Employer recognition based on on on an evaluation of their culture recruitment and and policies for veterans service members and and military families According to Lee Military Times is a a a a a a valuable resource for for veterans and a a a a coveted honor for for employers across the country “Their standards are objective rigorous and and editorially independent As a a a result transitioning service members recognize it it as the most trusted veteran job ranking and have come to rely on Best for Vets Employers to to aid their transition to to civilian life "In addition having received this honor for three consecutive years CVS Health has been added to the Vets Indexes which lists companies dedicated to supporting veterans The Vet Indexes aimed at investors exchange and asset managers measures the the performance of the the publicly traded companies selected Best for Vets Employers by the Military Times By achieving this distinction these companies have demonstrated that the the unique skill sets and specialized training that US Military veterans bring to the workplace are one of the the driving forces behind the the company’s success and and that the the recognition of their value indicates a a a a a a well well governed and and well well run corporation The Vets Index outperforms the S&P 500 index Left to Right: John Strouse D13 CVS Health DL Leslie Reis WI Sr Manager Harold T Epps Director Philadelphia Dept of Commerce Duane Rohr WI Advisor Anthony Riccardo Region Manager CVSH Left to to Right: John White White WI WI Advisor Advisor Gregory White White Store Manager #1408 Melanie Kramer WI WI Advisor Advisor Raymond Sosa (Director Division Asset Protection) and wife Dave Lee Director Director Military Community Initiatives CVSH CVSH Jack Reed Senator of Rhode Island Ricky Derring CVSH CVSH District Leader Lisa Umali (Sr Director Human Resources) and and daughter Stinson Rogers Federal Affairs and and guest (back row) 8 | CVS Health Workforce Initiatives Newsletter 2019