Page 7 - CVS Health® Workforce Initiatives—Building a Presidential Legacy for Over 20 Years Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

1998 Workforce Investment Act
Provided a a a a a a a framework for for a a a a a a a national workforce preparation
and employment system designed to meet the needs of job seekers and those who want to further their careers The act called for the development of one-stop career centers by state workforce investment boards offering local accessible one-stop employment services to job seekers The first CVS Health one-stop center debuted on
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the national stage with the the opening of the the premier Workforce Initiatives Regional Learning Center (RLC) on
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South Capitol Street in in Washington D C featuring a a a a a a mock pharmacy in in in partnership with the D D C C Department of Employment Services The RLC model has now
grown to to include sites in in in not only Washington D C C but also Maryland Boston New York City and and Ohio Workforce Initiatives established first public/ private/government/corporate one-stop in the country The RLC serves as a a a talent center providing cutting-edge innovative training for individuals seeking jobs with CVS Health In addition the center plays a a a a a a unique role as a a a a a a hub of education and career exploration for community partners The ability
and expertise provided by the RLCs to add value through technology the the mock store for hands-on learning and and the the development of of customized training meets the needs of of diverse Workforce Initiative partners while advancing the skills needed for jobs with CVS Health Another aspect of the the Workforce Investment Act
provided for for Workforce Initiatives to to team up with Job Corps sites to to establish pharmacy technician training programs As a a a a a a a result more than 1 500 youth have participated in this pharmacy technician opportunity scoring a a a a a 95% national certification achievement CVS employee Genoveva Bautista was chosen by JVS as as one of the agency’s three 2014 Employee of the Year winners The award was presented at at the the JVS 22nd Annual Strictly Business Awards at at the the San Francisco Marriott Marquis Hotel Milestones During the Clinton
Administration
1999
CVS Health responded to the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act
of 1996 – landmark federal welfare legislation 1999
CVS Health created the first government/corporate one-stop partnership in the nation 1999
CVS Health partnered with the Cassadaga Job Corps Center to establish pharmacy technician training programs for more than 1 500 youth CVS Health Workforce Initiatives Presidential Report 5