Page 8 - CVS Health® Workforce Initiatives—Building a Presidential Legacy for Over 20 Years Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

President George W Bush
2001–2009
Jobs for 21st Century
Provided $500 million to to fund comprehensive plan to to better prepare workers by strengthening post-secondary education through increased Pell Grants and and job training partnerships between community and and technical colleges and and employers in in industries with high demand for skilled workers Workforce Initiatives
in response to the Jobs for for 21st Century
legislation has developed comprehensive business/education partnerships across the country with community and technical colleges and universities These partnerships foster the creation of health care curricula to enhance education and training in in in a a a a wide variety of health disciplines required for CVS Health® employment opportunities Workforce Initiatives
has established partnerships with nearly 431 community and technical colleges and universities across the country This expansive business/education partnership outreach has resulted in a a a a a a a a national network of pharmacy pharmacy school and pharmacy pharmacy technician students experiencing internship and externship
rotations at at at CVS Pharmacy® locations across the country preparing them for 21st Century
jobs with CVS Health In In addition Workforce Initiatives
developed a a a robust myCVS® Journey initiative offering education and and hands- on work experience internships to high school students building a a a a pipeline of qualified future CVS associates As a a a leader in partnership development Workforce Initiatives
has aligned with collegiate organizations such as HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) tapping into an an initiative representing more than 200 000 youth pursuing careers in in in health care care in in in affiliate chapters in more than 40 states These accomplishments are just a a a a sample of the vigorous Workforce Initiatives
programs engaging and encouraging talented diverse candidates to pursue careers with CVS Health Pathways to Pharmacy: Mike Romesburg third from left is pictured with Pharmacy Technician students during a a a a visit to the Muhlenburg Job Corps Center CVS Health Workforce Initiatives
Faith–Based Collaborative
of Caring and the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Celebrate Historic Partnership by Signing Agreement: CVS Health representatives Ernie DuPont and David Casey along with Senior Bishop Bishop Lawrence L L Reddick and Bishop Bishop Henry M Williamson sign partnership documents 6 President George W Bush
| 2001–2009