Explore a Career as a Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician Youth Apprenticeship

Interested in healthcare and medicine?

Have good people skills and want to help others?

If so, consider training as a Pharmacy Technician for an exciting career.

Imagine being able to directly impact people’s health and well-being, working alongside pharmacists and helping patients, day in and day out. That’s what being a pharmacy tech is all about! If this sounds like a career you’d enjoy, Guilford Apprenticeship Partners (GAP) can prepare you to get started.

As a GAP apprentice, you will:

Gain the hands-on skills you need

Get paid to go to school and train

Earn a college degree for free

Companies will pay you to work as an apprentice. Plus, you get to earn a college degree for free, all while you’re still in high school — your fast track to a paycheck and a rewarding career.

Skills for Success as a Pharmacy Technician

As a pharmacy technician, you might measure and package medications, organize inventory, interact with patients, and manage records. If the thought of doing work like this interests you, consider some of the skills that could help you be most successful in this industry. How many do you have?

Interests

  • Healthcare
  • Medicine
  • Innovation
  • Assembling
  • Troubleshooting
  • News and trends
  • Lifelong learning

Skills

  • Precision
  • Listening
  • Organization
  • Multitasking
  • Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service
  • Computer proficiency

School Subjects

  • Math 
  • Science 
  • Health
  • Biology
  • Anatomy
  • Chemistry
  • Computers
  • English

Parents…

If this sounds like your child, discover how a GAP apprenticeship can prepare them for career success.

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The Future of Pharmacy Technician Careers

Pharmacy technician jobs are expected to grow over the next decade, with about 43,500 new openings in the field each year over that time, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Much of this growth will be a result of an aging population with increasing health conditions requiring medications. Additionally, retiring pharmacy technicians will need to be replaced.

Some of the top industries that hire mechatronics professionals include:

  • Hospitals
  • Drug stores
  • Pharmacies
  • Grocery stores
  • Universities 
  • Medical centers
  • Managed care facilities

Keep in mind, the head start you gain from an apprenticeship could provide you with a higher-paying position sooner and help you build a more competitive salary path throughout your career.

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Potential Apprenticeship Providers and Employers

At Guilford Apprenticeship Partners, we work with top supply chain logistics companies in the Piedmont-Triad area to provide the best hands-on apprenticeship training. Learn from experienced workers who live in your community, gain valuable skills, and develop strong connections.

Once your GAP apprenticeship is complete, you could continue working with your apprenticeship provider as a regular full-time employee. After all, our apprenticeship partners are looking to invest in you — building their next generation of skilled, loyal workers.

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Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
At High Point Medical Center, our number one goal is to provide patients and their loved ones the care they need in a professional, compassionate environment.
Guilford County
Guilford County, NC support services

FAQs

Get answers to some of the common questions we hear from interested students just like you.

We provide apprenticeships for high school students throughout Guilford County, North Carolina, including Greensboro, Jamestown, Summerfield, Stokesdale, Oak Ridge, McLeansville, Pleasant Garden, Whitsett, and Sedalia.

No, students do not need to live in Guilford County, NC, or attend high school in Guilford County to qualify.

You can apply for our youth apprenticeship program starting your junior year of high school. If accepted, you start on-the-job training while you’re still in high school. You are paid for your work as an apprentice, and the cost of all of your tuition, books, and fees are covered as well.

You’ll earn a competitive hourly wage that increases as you progress through the program. Once you’ve completed the apprenticeship, you’ll have earned an associate’s degree from Guilford Technical Community College. If you’d like to continue on to earn a bachelor’s degree, your associate degree credits are eligible for transfer to most state 4-year universities.

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Pharmacy technicians earn approximately $19.35 an hour on average, according to pay data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, though hourly ranges can span $14.25-$24.25. On a yearly basis, the average salary is $40,260, with a range between $29,640-$50,640. Factors that can impact pay include location, employer, and experience level.

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