Canutillo ISD career and technical education student makes history with pharmacy training license

Canutillo High School student Cash Davis Johnson’s prescription for the future includes a dose of success.

Johnson is making history as the first student in Texas, and the nation, within the Project Search program for students with special needs to receive a Pharmacy Training License. 

“This achievement marks a significant milestone, not only for Cash but for students with diverse abilities who are proving that there are no limits to what they can accomplish,” said CISD Special programs and Services Director Elvia Moreno.

Project Search is a year-long internship that  assists students with disabilities in their last year of high school to learn employability skills and transition from high school into the workforce. The Canutillo ISD program is in partnership with The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus with students from the District participating in a variety of internships at the hospital.

With this license, which is valid for two years, the Canutillo High School senior is now eligible to apply for a pharmacy technician position, allowing him to work behind the counter and handle medications under supervision. He has up to two years to pass his certification exam and will be testing this spring.

“Cash’s accomplishment is a testament to his hard work, dedication and the supportive learning environment at Canutillo ISD,” Moreno said. “He is paving the way for other students with different abilities, showing that with the right opportunities and determination, anything is possible.”