Become a Pharmacy Tech at CVS

CVS Pharmacy Technician students work in the mock store.

 

Did you know the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) partners with CVS Health, Aetna, and Ebenezer Outreach Ministries (EOM) to offer a free Pharmacy Technician Training Program to residents and members of the community?

The five-week course is held in the state-of-the-art Workforce Innovation and Talent Center (WITC), located inside Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 2001 Wylie Ave. in the Hill District.

Since the HACP launched the employment pipeline in partnership with CVS Health and EOM in 2024, the program has supported more than 100 HACP referrals in securing direct employment, including pharmacy technician positions and managerial roles, according to Lloyd C. Wilson Jr., HACP Resident Sustainability Manager.

“This program is a strong example of how community partnerships can transform lives,” noted Wilson. “By leveraging the expertise of CVS Health and the trusted community presence of Ebenezer Outreach Ministries, HACP has been able to provide residents with not just job placement but pathways to sustainable careers. These partnerships also demonstrate the power of collaboration in addressing economic mobility and workforce development.”

Ebenezer Outreach Ministries also provides participants with supportive wraparound services, which help residents stay engaged and overcome barriers. These services include a health clinic, food pantry, daycare, after-school programs, and transportation assistance.

Qualified participants must be 18 or older, have a high school diploma or GED, possess a valid driver’s license or state-issued ID, pass a drug and background screening, and attend a mandatory open house, which determines participant readiness and commitment to the program.

The fast-paced training program covers a comprehensive range of topics to prepare students for the workforce, including pharmacy basics, pharmacy law and ethics, the top 200 common drugs, pharmacy math, customer service and interactions, and job readiness skills. It includes 96 hours of in-person, hands-on training, and a 40-hour externship at CVS Pharmacy.

For more information on the Pharmacy Technician Program, please fill out the interest form.

For questions, contact Lloyd C. Wilson Jr. at: 412-643-2761, or lloyd.wilson@hacp.gov.

 

 

 

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