Building Solutions to Address Critical Social Challenges
Goal: Focus on high-impact solutions for our target populations to create sustainable impact and addressing root causes at scale.
How We’re Doing It:
- Engaging employers, government agencies, and educators to co-create solutions.
- Expanding partnerships with CVS, Amazon, Home Depot, and local businesses for job placement and future workforce innovations.
- Strengthening regional and national workforce collaborations to align training with market needs.
“With Eckerd Connects, we’re not just preparing individuals for jobs; we’re building pathways to fulfilling careers.”
– Colin Newman, Amazon, Director of Workforce & Economic Development
“As the skills gap in the U.S. widens, CVS Health recognizes the important role externships, which offer on-the-job training with classroom instruction, play in building a pipeline of future skilled talent… By working with Job Corps, we are able to provide traditionally underserved groups with opportunities for employment at CVS Pharmacy, as well as help build a talented and diverse workforce for our company.”
– David Casey, Senior Vice President, Workforce Strategies and Chief Diversity Officer