HEART-CVS

In partnership with CVS Health, H.E.A.R.T. is excited to offer a 10-week retail training program!  This program is ideal for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities who are interested in working in a retail environment.  Participants will receive classroom instructions, hands-on training in a CVS “Mock Store” as well as an on-site externship at a local CVS store.  There is no cost to attend this program.  Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received.

During the program, you will experience:

  • Retail & Customer Service Curriculum
    You will learn communication skills; how to work in a retail store, how to restock, inventory and stock products; professional ways to interact with customers; and more.  The curriculum will be offered via a hybrid of Zoom and in-person classes.
  • Learn in a CVS “Mock Store” Environment
    Phase II of the program will be conducted at our On-Site CVS Mock Store where you will have hands-on training and practice all the skills you have learned.
  • Externship Opportunity in a CVS Store*
    This will be the final portion of the training. You will be placed in a CVS store to complete an 80-hour externship.

 

Qualifications:

  • Ages 18 and up.
  • Must have an Intellectual/Developmental Disability (diagnosis required).
  • Must have access to the internet and a device to participate in Zoom training.
  • Must be interested in working in a retail store.
  • Must live in the City of Houston limits.
  • Must have documentation of low-income status.

How to Apply:

Download an intake form:
ENGLISH – DOC | PDF
SPANISH – DOC | PDF

Download an application:
ENGLISH – DOC | PDF
SPANISH – DOC | PDF

Please send both forms and refer any questions to Sheree Simmons-Gould at ssimmonsgould@heartprogram.org or 713-893-8857.