Launch your pharmacy career with Walgreens’ PharmStart pilot—flexible pathways for working adults to complete prerequisites for a PharmD.
Eligible full-time, high-performing team members in select states can access 100% tuition-free PharmStart programs to accelerate their careers.*
Explore Walgreens PharmStart, in partnership with Guild
Opportunity that starts with education
Access a catalog of learning programs to complete your pharmacy prerequisites with your Guild benefit through Walgreens. 100% tuition-free programs and mandatory fees for online classes needed to fulfill pharmacy school prerequisites, including:
Associate in Science, Biological Sciences: a 2-3 year program for those just starting college or are seeking to complete all common pre-requisites for PharmD programs
4-5 Course Bundle: a 6-12 month program that offers flexibility to select the necessary courses to finalize your prerequisites for PharmD or try a few courses before committing to a full degree
Organic Chemistry I & II: 2 semesters of Organic Chem for those preparing to apply to a PharmD program
Eligible for full-time, high-performing team members in select states
Explore Walgreens PharmStart, in partnership with Guild
Opportunity that starts with education
Access a catalog of learning programs to complete your pharmacy prerequisites with your Guild benefit through Walgreens. 100% tuition-free programs and mandatory fees for online classes needed to fulfill pharmacy school prerequisites, including:
Associate in Science, Biological Sciences: a 2-3 year program for those just starting college or are seeking to complete all common pre-requisites for PharmD programs
4-5 Course Bundle: a 6-12 month program that offers flexibility to select the necessary courses to finalize your prerequisites for PharmD or try a few courses before committing to a full degree
Organic Chemistry I & II: 2 semesters of Organic Chem for those preparing to apply to a PharmD program
Eligible for full-time, high-performing team members in select states
The Guild benefit puts personal and professional evolution within reach.
Access learning programs with funding options from Walgreens.
Gain valuable skills from online schools with flexible programs designed for working adults.
From the day you create your Guild account on, look to Guild support for help and guidance.
Biggest financial barriers removed
Through 100% tuition-paid program options, education and new skills are within reach. Team members must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Employed by Walgreens for a minimum of one year
US-based (including Puerto Rico); initial pilot limited to select field roles in IL, KY, OK, OR, TX, and WI
Regular full-time (30+ hours/week over a 52-week period)
Must be an active team member
Minimum 18 years or older
Latest performance evaluation must be exceeding expectations or higher
Must have active PTCB or EXPT technician certification
For union-represented team members, we will follow the terms of the collective bargaining agreements, such that they will not be eligible unless so provided in such agreements.
New and sharpened skills
Gain skills you can use to grow your career through flexible learning programs.
Variety of programs to choose from in the Guild catalog
Online and self-paced learning available to fit busy schedules
Top-ranked, high-quality schools and learning partners
94% of employees feel more confident in themselves and their skills as a result of being enrolled in a Guild program**
**Guild’s survey responses from random and representative Guild learners (TA+TR) over the last 12 months as of 07/01/2024.
Support along the way
Count on Guild support for answers and guidance, helping you get set up, make a plan, and stay motivated.
Guild Specialists can walk you through your benefit, help you explore programs, and more
Guild coaches partner with you 1:1 to achieve your goals
74% of surveyed learners using Guild coaching say it's a contributor to their academic success**
**Guild’s survey responses from random and representative Guild Learning Marketplace new learners over the last 12 months as of 01/01/2024
What Guild learners are saying
"I am grateful for my support systems, whether that is Guild or my family, or even my college advisors. I feel like I have a dozen people cheering me on no matter how hectic things become. I am not just a profile on my advisor's desk. I feel like someone that matters and that needs to achieve goals."
*If applicable, grants and scholarships are applied to tuition and fees before employer funding. Education assistance provided in excess of $5,250 within one calendar year will be treated as taxable income and reported on your W-2.