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Workforce Development Initiatives. From Partnerships to Profit!. Increase awareness of Workforce Initiatives and how we can become full HR partners in meeting business needs Leverage WI Programs in the community to increase or obtain favorable publicity
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Workforce Development Initiatives From Partnerships to Profit!
Increase awareness of Workforce Initiatives and how we can become full HR partners in meeting business needs Leverage WI Programs in the community to increase or obtain favorable publicity Show the bottom-line effectiveness of utilizing WI programs Purpose
CVS/pharmacy Workforce Initiatives supports the hiring, training, development, and retention of quality colleagues. Who we are
Vision A cutting edge leader in the development and implementation of diverse employment, training, and educational programs, which establish CVS Corporation as the distinguished standard for workforce development initiatives.
Mission To support hiring, training, development, retention and life long learning of diverse quality associates, adding value to CVS Corporation by establishing partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, educational institutions, non profits, and faith based organizations.
Where we are located Workforce Initiatives Field Alignment
Who we work with? Internal and External Partners
Field operations Pharmacy Human Resources Real Estate Logistics Tax Internal Partners
Loss Prevention PharmaCare CVS.COM Community Relations Corporate Communication Finance Internal Partners
DOL Job Corps America’s Promise Goodwill Industries NAWB HUD US Chamber NCOA External Partners
Universities High Schools Workforce Agencies Faith Based org. Youth Opportunity Mature Worker Veteran Programs Disability Programs External Partners
Wage Subsidy and Training Reimbursement programs Work Opportunity Tax Credits Other federal & state tax credits Payroll savings (work exp.) Free Business Services Business Incentive Opportunities
Incumbent Worker On-the-Job Training Apprenticeships Working and Learning Regional Learning Centers Customized Training Business Instruction Specific Program Opportunities
Youth Opportunity High Schools College Universities Workforce Development Agencies Veterans Disabled Faith-based and Community organizations Mature Worker Programs Target Groups/Organizations
Youth Opportunities • Apprenticeships: • Volunteer Training & Support • Explorations • Presentations • In-store Promotions:
Partnership Opportunities Partners provide recruitment, pre-screening, placement and training and retention services for mature workers 55 plus. Gives CVS Managers access to qualified workers and to “On the job experience” funds. Mature Worker Programs
Veteran Programs • Army Spouse Program is a partnership with the Army that provides employment opportunities for Army Spouses in selected CVS positions. • Approximately 70% of Army spouses have college/vocational or post secondary education. • At any given time, 1 in 10 spouses are looking for work.
The New Vision/CVS partnership consists of: - 12 week internship program (9 weeks at the RLC plus 3 weeks in a store with a job coach) - Students are trained to become “Customer Service Ambassadors” - Skills learned include customer service at the photo area and throughout the store, photo product knowledge, overall maintenance and facing, and reading labels and aisle markers. Disabled Worker Programs
Engage the public workforce system to source people and services. Identify and utilize community based partners for staffing and training services. How do we get good qualified people?
Qualified applicants Save time and trouble Counseling and Pre-placement Services Financial Incentives to reduce hiring and payroll and Training cost Reduced Advertising Cost Pre-screening of Applicants Job Coaching Key Employer Services
Follow-up services On-going support services Quick response to need Knowledge of and access to information about target populations Monitor employer and employee satisfaction Technical Services Key Employer Services
Save Time and Money Expand business Attract favorable attention Increase customer base Solve a problem Improve reputation in the community Improve the way things are currently being done Bottom–Line Benefits
Regarding Programs Target Group Organizations Added Value Other Questions and Answers