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Jewish Vocational Service, Inc.
  • 75 Federal Street, 3rd Fl., Boston, MA 02110
  • 617-399-3131
  • Vocational Skills Training
Pharmacy Technician Training Program
Program activities:

JVS offers vocational training to meet the needs of students and employers. The professional training programs provide a complete set of skills that enable students to begin careers that are demand in today’s job market. Each program consists of a package of courses, along with support such as case management, job placement and post placement. Students receive a certificate upon completion.

The Building Your Career as a Pharmacy Technician training program teaches the skills needed for a successful career in a retail or hospital pharmacy. The primary goal of the 12-week training program is to prepare students to pass the national certification exam and to place them in a job as a certified pharmacy technician in retail or hospital settings. Class instruction includes accurate calculations and conversions, medications and anatomy, pharmacy law, hospital basics, customer service and inventory, and an internship in a retail pharmacy.

Students receive extensive experience during their externship at a retail and hospital pharmacies. Program length is 33 hours per week for 12 weeks. Once students have successfully completed their classes and graduated, JVS staff assists students in finding jobs in a pharmacy.

Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Program is offered in: English
Participant demographics:

HS diploma holders, looking to enter the medical field, predominantly female and single parents.

Anticipated number of SNAP participants per year: 15
Total hours: 33
Program duration: 12 weeks
Rolling Admission: No
Number of cycles: 4
Program start dates: 1/6/2025 — 3/28/2025 4/7/2025 — 6/27/2025 7/7/2025 — 9/26/2025 9/29/2025 — 12/19/2025
Sample schedule:
HoursActivity TypeMonTueWedThuFriSatSun
9:00am-4:00pmNursing Assistant classes (Eng, Med Term, Anatomy
9:00am-5:00pmExternship at employer site
Other Schedule Information: Breaks for Winter and April School vacations (1 week in duration each)
Is the program offered remotely? Hybrid
Is public transportation available? Yes

Location information:

JVS-ArLab, 122 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116Accessible via the MBTA Green and Orange subway lines, Silver Line and other MBTA Bus routes.
Program requirements: CORI check, SORI check, Drug Testing, High school diploma/GED/HiSET, Immunizations/Health Records
Program is CORI friendly? Yes
Additional details: Closed or sealed cases only
Anticipated outcomes: National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCE), MA State Pharmacy Technician License, MA state Pharmacy Technician Training License, JVS Certification of Program Completion
Other outcomes: Stackable Credential(s), Employment/Promotion, Industry skills gain

Participant Supports:

Participant Support CategoryAs neededAll participants
DTA SNAP Child Care Referral
DTA SNAP Transportation Support
Test/License Fees
Books/Supplies
Clothing/Uniforms
Computer and Internet
Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant? No
Do participants receive any pay? Stipend
Other, please explain: All participants are eligible for a $1200 stipend, payable in two installments at the halfway milestone and upon graduation.

Contact Information

Program Liaison: Philip D Schuchert
Telephone: 617-399-3391
Program code: JVS-VT-PHT
ABAWD Qualifying? Yes