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Simulated Facilities in Schools
MARYLAND • MASSACHUSETTS
MARYLAND – Stacey Butler
Ivymount School – Rockville, MD
CVS Health Workforce Initiatives and Ivymount School have enjoyed a 10-year partnership providing educational programs for youth with disabilities. The six-month initiative offers work experience
in area CVS stores, assisting students ages 18-21 who are in transition from school to work with preparation for possible employment with CVS. A mock store, opened in 2018, allows for hands-on training preparing students for the externship opportunities. Youth with disabilities learn customer service, cash register and merchandising skills. Upon completion of a successful work experience, participants are eligible to apply for employment at CVS stores.
MASSACHUSETTS – Jon DaSilva
Greater Lowell Technical High School Mock Store & Pharmacy – Tyngsborough, MA Students at Greater Lowell Technical High School are provided hands-on-learning experiences
by managing and working in a mock store located on the school campus, created by CVS Health Workforce Initiatives. A mock pharmacy provides training for students in the pharmacy technician program offered at the school. In addition, students learn about careers in health care and exploration of careers with CVS Health. Greater Lowell Technical High School, the largest technical high school in the United States, serves approximately 2,100 students through 24 vocational programs. GLTHS boasts a diverse student body—51% minority and47% economically disadvantaged.
Roxbury Community College Mock Pharmacy – Roxbury, MA
CVS Health Workforce Initiatives partnered with Roxbury Community College in 2016 to open a CVS Training Facility on campus, offering a pharmacy technician training program. A mock pharmacy
is also located on site allowing for hands-on application of what is learned in the classroom.
The program provides the opportunity for residents of the Greater Boston area to complete a comprehensive pharmacy technician training program leading to the obtaining of national pharmacy certification. The 12-week program includes 120 hours of classroom instruction, followed by a 150- hour externship at a CVS pharmacy. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to apply for employment with CVS Health.
Salem State University SOAR - Salem, MA
In support of the Massachusetts Northshore Education Consortium SOAR program, located on the campus of Salem State University, the new CVS Health Workforce Initiatives mock store enhances the work readiness training of Salem State students with specific disabilities. SOAR helps students with Asperger’s Syndrome, anxiety disorders and other related challenges. As part of the work readiness curriculum, students participate in externships at CVS stores, while completing their college degrees.
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Greater Lowell Technical High School.
Roxbury Community College.