In a groundbreaking achievement for both individual and inclusive education, Canutillo High School student Cash Davis Johnson has secured a Pharmacy Training License, setting a precedent as the first in the nation to do so under the auspices of Project Search, a program tailored to students with special needs, as reported by Canutillo ISD News. This accomplishment is not only a personal triumph for Johnson but shines a light on the potential of students with diverse abilities when provided with the right support and opportunities.

The Canutillo ISD initiative, in collaboration with The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus, provides a year-long internship that strategically bridges the gap between high school and the workforce for its participants. "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 Elvia Moreno, CISD Special Programs and Services Director, as per Canutillo ISD News, highlighting the dual nature of this success, it's a win for both an individual and the broader community they represent. In obtaining this license, which is good for two years, Johnson now can pursue a pharmacy technician position where to work alongside licensed pharmacists handling medications under their guidance.

Project Search is instrumental in fostering employability skills among students who face unique challenges as they transition from the educational sphere into gainful employment, and Johnson's recent accomplishment serves as a powerful example of what can be achieved through such programs. The license not only enables Johnson to work in a pharmacy setting but also requires him to pass a certification exam, which he plans to undertake this spring, indicating his path toward full professional accreditation in the field of pharmacy.