A Pathway to Pharmacy
Creation Date: 08/12/2026
Name: Kassandra Maldonado
Career Pathway: Health Science
Location of Service: 60707-2733Program: DHS - Youth Program for Employment & Education
Organization: DHS - DesPlaines Valley REES
Credentials Earned: The student obtained a pharmacy technician license by completing a work-based learning program. Throughout the program, the student engaged in valuable learning experiences, including job shadowing in a pharmacy, completing training modules, and observing lab demonstrations.
Program Details
Kassandra enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician program at the Des Plaines Valley Region to learn more about careers in the healthcare field.
During the program, she completed coursework and hands-on training in areas such as prescription labeling, medication safety, and inventory management.
With support from Loyola University Medical Center, Kassandra completed her training and obtained her initial Pharmacy Technician license in July 2026. This accomplishment demonstrates her efforts throughout the program and her commitment to healthcare.
Well done, Kassandra!