The National Pharmacy Technician Day started in July 2015.
The day was launched by Lindsey Ahrens, who rallied people to celebrate the work that is done by pharmacy technicians in different parts of the health sector.
Each year, these celebrations happen on the third Tuesday in October.
Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida offers the Pharmacy Tech Program, an opportunity for students to gain well-paid jobs in the pharmacy industry.
Career and technical education, or CTE, is education that directly prepares students for high-wage, high-demand careers.
CTE covers many different fields, including photography, video production and drone technology, health care, welding, pharmacy tech, information technology, advanced manufacturing, hospitality, truck driving, automotive, carpentry and cabinet making, management, and many more career fields.
CTE includes many different fields, including Pharmacy Tech, as highlighted by Florida Panhandle Technical College student Cameron Taylor.