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Pathways to Pharmacy, a nationwide internship program started by CVS/pharmacy in 2002, helps disadvantaged youth take a first step toward a pharmacy career. The program is aligned with America's Promise Alliance, community groups and schools.
Program participants receive training, mentoring and support, including financial assistance for pharmacy school. Ultimately, the program creates opportunities for future employment with CVS Caremark.
Training and funding opportunities are also offered to our colleagues to help them become pharmacy technicians and pharmacists. Since the program's creation, it has expanded to nearly 40 cities and serves an estimated 1,800 high school students a year.
Plans are now underway to introduce one million students to pharmacy careers through the partnership with America's Promise Alliance. We anticipate that these job opportunities will generate up to $4 million in wages by 2010.