THE INSIDER - SPRING/SUMMER 2023

The relationship between higher education and the business world has advanced from simply delivering entry - level employees into the workforce pipeline. Organizations across industries have begun to recognize the value of employing a workforce that is committed to continual growth and development. In this regard, the 2022 - 2023 academic year at Texas College will mark the beginning of expansive opportunities for students interested in medical, business, and other corporate careers. The CVS Scholarship Program will open doors to supporting partnership opportunities that will lead to professional development and career pathway relationships for Texas College students with CVS. The components of the initiative propose to have varied opportunities of participation that provide mutual benefits for both CVS and Texas College in the immediate and long - term future. The general thrust of the initiative will address select needs and complimentary services with support of students, community residents, faculty - staff, and CVS associates in the Tyler, Texas/East Texas region. For CVS and Texas College, the ultimate interests of the project are to establish ways to recruit, retain, and retrain suitable individuals from program entry at Texas College to career pathway employment opportunities with CVS Corporation. The Texas College partnership with Southside Bank will support programming and scholarships for the Division of Business, as well as initiate new collaboration by students’ participation in education and mentoring activities. The current business leadership program will expand academic growth by providing direct exposure to commercial banking and introduce individuals to the industry through a formal curriculum, interaction with executives, industry mentors, and commercial banking internships. The contribution aligns with Southside Bank’s strategic focus on elevating education and workforce readiness initiatives. Both of the aforementioned initiatives are dedicated to career advancement of graduates by combining classroom learning with interactive professional experiences. Texas College is elated to receive the support of corporate leaders as a way of not only shaping tomorrow’s leaders, but to broaden students’ horizons and enrich their learning experience. TEXAS COLLEGE PARTNERS WITH CVS PHARMACY AND SOUTHSIDE BANK

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