VI Youth Workforce Central

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Attention all Employers and Employees: The minimum wage throughout the territory is now $10.50.

We've got a new look, and we'd love to hear from you! Check out our new site at www.vidol.gov.

Summer Opportunities!

Sharpen your skills and gain priceless experience by working for the summer in the fields of aviation, marine and port management. The Virgin Islands Port Authority is now accepting applications for its six-week Summer Employment Program on St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas. Applicants must be between the ages of 15 - 25. Download an application online -- due June 15, 2018 by 5 p.m. https://bit.ly/2fPHP0I. For more information, call our Human Resources office at (340) 774-1629.

Excellent opportunity for youths interested in Marine Biology!

Are you thinking about what activities your teenager can do this summer? Do they love marine biology and the ocean? SEA is now accepting applications for the 2018 Coral Conservation Corps! Our 2-week summer program takes teens to coastal beaches to study their marine environment and marine organisms. Students will have a number of opportunities to closely observe and study coral reefs, marine fishes, and environmental threats. This unique program will take place at The Buccaneer Resort mid-July. We do adventurous field trips to Cane Bay, Buck Island, East End Marine Park and more! Ages 13-16 are accepted. Contact 773-1989 or email [email protected] to get an application. Coral Conservation Corps is made possible by the generosity of guests of The Buccaneer Resort, St. Croix.

Is your Out-of-School or College youth in need of a summer work experience? Have them apply today!

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Come see us at the Youth Fair, hosted by the Long Term Recovery Group Today @ Complex until 3pm!

VIDOL IN SEARCH OF EMPLOYERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE WORK EXPERIENCE AND CAREER EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH

The Deadline is Soon Approaching!

The Virgin Islands Department of Labor (VIDOL) is accepting and processing Summer Youth Employment applications for the 2018 Summer Youth Experience and Training Program.

All "In and Out of School" Youth between the ages of 14 - 25 are invited to register for the approximate five hundred and seventy (570) available slots. All 14 & 15 year old youth are eligible for the Career Exploration program. While applications continue to be received throughout the year for other programs and activities, youth are strongly encouraged to submit their applications for summer experience by Friday, May 4th!

Applications are available from the department's website athttp://vidol.gov/data/dol_forms/stxsummer.pdf under the Forms tab and can be submitted electronically to [email protected] (St. Thomas/St. John district) [email protected] (St. Croix district). They can also be picked up at any of the Department of Labor office locations and the St. John's Administrator's Office.

A Summer Employment Fact Sheet, http://vidol.gov/data/dol_forms/53.pdf, providing additional information for participants and parents, is available online.

This summer, priority will be applied to individuals who submit complete applications accompanied with supporting documents, and have not previously participated in a work experience
are High School Juniors and Seniors are Out-of-School/Unemployed & Dislocated Youth Youth under the age of 18 should be accompanied by a parent/guardian to sign authorization for participation in the program.

All selected applicants must provide proof of enrollment in college or high school, evidence of a social security card
photo ID, copy of a resume, if available, and proof of income.
While applications continue to be received throughout the year for other programs and activities, youth are strongly encouraged to submit their applications for summer experiences by Friday, May 4th.

Any questions regarding this information please email [email protected] or contact Shenika Sebastien on St. Thomas at (340) 776-3700 ext. 2080 or Amelia Christian on St. Croix at (340) 773-1994 ext. 2140.

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Sharing community information; there are 3 meetings scheduled for the St. Croix community this week, collaboratively hosted by St. Croix’s Community Planning Committee and the Governor’s Hurricane Recovery Taskforce:

Mon 4/16, 6pm: UVI Great Hall – Park and walk to Great Hall in North West Wing

Tues 4/17, 6pm: Frederiksted Moravian Church

Wed 4/18, 6pm: Canegata Ballpark

Objective: Working together to create a foundation for better resiliency and recovery

Facilitators: Reverend Dr. Dion Christopher, USVI National Guard and Pastor Gary Moore, St. Croix Christian Church

Attendees: All are welcome

The deadline for LIFT Internship Applications, through the USVI Department of Labor, is Friday, March 23, 2018. College & Graduate School students between 18-25, with a minimum GPA of 2.8 and 60 earned credit hours by time of submission, are invited to apply for this competitive opportunity. For application and program details, go here:http://vidol.gov/data/dol_forms/62.pdf

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

DOL ANNOUNCES THE START OF THE
2018 SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING PROGRAM

Commissioner of Labor Catherine A. Hendry, Esq., is pleased to announce that the department has begun accepting and processing Summer Youth Employment applications for the 2018 Summer Youth Work Experience and Training Program. All “In and Out of School” Youth between the ages of 14 to 25 are invited to register for the approximate five hundred and seventy (570) available slots; 14 & 15 year old youth are eligible for the Career Exploration program. Applications are available from department’s website at http://vidol.gov/ under the Forms tab and can be submitted electronically to [email protected] (St. Thomas/St. John district) and [email protected] (St. Croix district). They can also be picked up at any of the Department of Labor office locations and the St. John Administrator’s Office. A Summer Employment Fact Sheet, providing additional information for participants and parents, is available online. This summer, priority will be applied to individuals who submit complete applications accompanied with supporting documents, and:
a) have not previously participated in a work experience;
b) are high School Juniors and Seniors;
c) are Out-of-School/Unemployed & Dislocated Youth.

Youths, under age of 18, should be accompanied by a parent/guardian to sign authorization for participation in the program. All selected applicants must provide a) proof of their educational and legal residency status; b) proof of enrollment in college, high school; c) evidence of a social security card; d) Photo ID; e) copy of a resume if available, and f) proof of income. While applications continue to be received throughout the year for other programs and activities, youth are strongly encouraged to submit their applications for summer experiences by May 4, 2018. If you have any questions regarding this information please email us at [email protected] or contact Shenika Sebastien on St. Thomas at (340)776-3700 ext. 2080 or Amelia Christian on St. Croix at (340-773-1994 x 2140.

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