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.
HS diploma holders, looking to enter the medical field, predominantly female and single parents.
Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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9:00am-4:00pm | Nursing Assistant classes (Eng, Med Term, Anatomy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
9:00am-5:00pm | Externship at employer site | ✓ |
Location information:
JVS-ArLab, 122 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116 | Accessible via the MBTA Green and Orange subway lines, Silver Line and other MBTA Bus routes. |
Participant Supports:
Participant Support Category | As needed | All participants |
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DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ | |
DTA SNAP Transportation Support | ✓ | |
Test/License Fees | ✓ | |
Books/Supplies | ✓ | |
Clothing/Uniforms | ✓ | |
Computer and Internet | ✓ |
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