PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, April 19, 2018
VIDOL IN SEARCH OF EMPLOYERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE WORK EXPERIENCE AND CAREER EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH
Commissioner of Labor Catherine A. Hendry, Esq., wishes to invite Employers, Not For-Profit Organizations, and Training Service Providers to participate in this year’s Summer Youth Work Experience and Training Program through the VI Department of Labor (VIDOL). VIDOL is seeking the following:
- Employers and Agencies who are interested in providing a five (5) week work experience and job training activities for youth ages 16-24
- Service Providers and Organizations interested in providing life skills and career exploration activities for youths, ages 14-15 (Programs should run for no more than four weeks. Mini-grants of up to $4,800 are available for qualified providers).
Interested employers and organizations can obtain a “Request For Summer Youth Work Experience Program Participation” and “Summer Youth Workshop Application” by contacting our offices on St. Thomas at 340-776-3700 x2080 or 340-773-1994 x2144 on St. Croix, or by visiting www.vidol.gov (under the forms tab). Applications can also be picked up at our St. Thomas and St. Croix location. Deadline to apply is May 18, 2018.