Reinventing the Talent Pipeline - Walgreens Perspective by Victoria Groth Kroeger https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63 en-us 2023-11-03 04:38:01 UTC 2023-11-03 16:48:26 UTC hello@padlet.com Test https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775379858 2023-11-03 14:13:29 UTC https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775379858 Cost https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775535304 2023-11-03 16:14:47 UTC https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775535304 https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775535907 Cost of tuition

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Too old

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Cost of education


The time it takes to complete pharmD program



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Financial impact


Social media

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]]> 2023-11-03 16:16:29 UTC https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775537011 https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775537089 The cost and the length of time in the program. There is a big investment for an extended period of time where you are likely not earning significant income

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]]> 2023-11-03 16:18:11 UTC https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775538814 https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775547246 The perception of pharmacy is very negative , students don’t want to pursue a career that people describe as having horrible working conditions. Pharmacy is only medical profession where patients demand on demand service and large volumes of people have direct access to ask questions , demand services , get interrupted etc

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]]> 2023-11-03 16:27:20 UTC https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775548549 Flexibility with class schedule, online vs. in person https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775548645 2023-11-03 16:27:26 UTC https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775548645 https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775548948 Online courses with varying structures that would allow candidates to choose the best fit for their life circumstances

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District Manager

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]]> 2023-11-03 16:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775559265 Visibility into other career pathways, management, support office (people think it stops at the store) https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775559304 2023-11-03 16:36:45 UTC https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775559304 https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775559346 Special projects (testing or vaccine leaders) or micro fulfillment support roles

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]]> 2023-11-03 16:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775559490 RxOM https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775559492 2023-11-03 16:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775559492 https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775559498 RxOM, store leaders, support office 
NH - offers and Advanced Practice License.  ]]> 2023-11-03 16:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775559498 https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775559822 Different types or working environment depending on their passion. Clinical, leadership, support center, etc…

]]> 2023-11-03 16:37:11 UTC https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775559822 Have different level of techs based on skills set (I could argue that techs in specialty locations should be paid differently due to higher level of patient care / high touch services) https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775561557 2023-11-03 16:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775561557 Bring back PTCB trainer role https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775565798 2023-11-03 16:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775565798 https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775567666 Diversity considerations; geographical priorities; prior educational experiences; financial need

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]]> 2023-11-03 16:44:54 UTC https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775568208 Self directed, good hustle https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775568286 2023-11-03 16:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775568286 https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775568452 Self motivated

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]]> 2023-11-03 16:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775568783 Leadership https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775568809 2023-11-03 16:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775568809 Performance based, need to make sure we have high quality techs https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775569030 2023-11-03 16:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775569030 Learning curve, work ethic and understanding of the programs https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775569207 2023-11-03 16:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775569207 https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775570060 Demonstrate high levels of Competency in the position they're in: showing initiative to learn and do; good people skills; emotional intelligence; leadership skills]]> 2023-11-03 16:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775570060 Leadership skills https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775570209 2023-11-03 16:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775570209 https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775571764 Demonstrate high levels of Competency in the position they're in: showing initiative to learn and do; good people skills; emotional intelligence; leadership skills]]> 2023-11-03 16:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/vegroth/f8gmkby3ll2tup63/wish/2775571764