CVS, Walgreens take part in youth jobs coalition

July 13, 2015 by Chain Drug Review and Chain Drug Review 100000 Opportunities Initiative, Alex Gourlay, Brian Cornell, CVS Health, Doug McMillon, Larry Merlo, Target Corp., Walgreens, Walmart Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News

CHICAGO — CVS Health, Walgreens, Walmart and Target are among more than a dozen U.S.-based companies forming the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative, an employer-led coalition that aims to create pathways to jobs for America’s young people. The coalition has set a goal to engage at least 100,000 “Opportunity Youth” — 16- to 24-year-olds who face systemic