Participants
HS diploma holders, looking to enter the medical field, predominantly female and single parents
Jump start your career in healthcare as a Pharmacy Technician! Our 12-week full-time program teaches the skills needed for a successful career in a retail or hospital pharmacy. Our hybrid or in-person learning environments cover topics to prepare students to pass the national certification exam like medications, anatomy, pharmacy basics, pharmacy law, and mathematics. All trainees will access classes, an in-person externship, and individualized job coaching at no cost! All trainees will receive a $1200 stipend.
For more information, click the link below.
HS diploma holders, looking to enter the medical field, predominantly female and single parents
English
33
12 weeks
No
1/6/2025 -- 3/28/2025
4/7/2025 -- 6/27/2025
7/7/2025 -- 9/26/2025
9/29/2025 -- 12/19/2025
| Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-4:00pm | Nursing Assistant classes (Eng, Med Term, Anatomy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| 9:00am-5:00pm | Externship at employer site | ✓ |
Breaks for Winter and April School vacations (1 week in duration each)
CORI check | SORI check | Drug Testing |High school diploma/GED/HiSET |Immunizations/Health Records | Must pass English, reading Comprehension and math assessments | Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Yes
Closed or sealed cases only
National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCE) | MA State Pharmacy Technician License | MA state Pharmacy Technician Training License | JVS Certification of Program Completion | Stackable Credential(s) | Employment/Promotion | Industry skills gain
| Participant Support Category | All participants | As needed |
|---|---|---|
| DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ | |
| DTA SNAP Transportation Support | ✓ | |
| Test/License Fees | ✓ | |
| Books/Supplies | ✓ | |
| Clothing/Uniforms | ✓ | |
| Computer and Internet | ✓ |
No
Stipend
All participants are eligible for a $1200 stipend, payable in two installments at the halfway milestone and upon graduation.
JVS-ArLab, 122 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Accessible via the MBTA Green and Orange subway lines, Silver Line and other MBTA Bus routes.
617-399-3131
Learn more & sign up for an information session: Pharmacy Technician Training Program