1. Welcome to the Division of Training

2. OUR MISSION IS TO Develop and implement programs that will provide the territory with a viable workforce. Address the needs of : unskilled adults and youths economically disadvantage older worker unemployed dislocated workers under employed individuals with serious barriers to employment

3. The Division of Training is comprised of: WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SYSTEM click here YOUTH EMPLOYMENT click here APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING click here

4. Increase the employment retention and earning of customers Increase occupational skill attainment by customers Improve the quality of the workforce Reduce welfare dependency Enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the Virgin Islands Workforce Investment Act of 1998 Mandate: 20 CFR Part 652 et al. Comprehensive reform legislation supersedes the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA)

5. Required Statewide Activities: Rapid Response Eligible Training Providers Evaluations Incentive Grants Technical Assistance One-Stop Delivery System

6. Required Partnerships Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Activities under WIA Employment Service Adult Education under WIA Postsecondary Voc Ed under Perkins Vocational Rehabilitation under WIA Welfare-to-Work Title V of Older Americans Act Veterans Employment and Training Programs Community Services Block Grant HUD-Administered Employment and Training Unemployment Insurance

7. Services Available to Dislocated Workers & Adults Core Services Intensive Services Training Services Occupation skills training On-the-job training Skills upgrading Entrepreneurial training Job readiness training Adult education and literacy activities Customized training for employer who commits to hiring Supportive Services

8. Services Available to Youth Tutoring, study skills training, and dropout prevention activities Alternative secondary school services Paid and unpaid work experience Occupational skill training Leadership development activities Supportive Services Adult mentoring Follow-up services Comprehensive guidance and counseling HOME

9. Current Providers: Worldwide of the Caribbean, Inc Speedy Secretarial Institute University of the Virgin Islands Five Diamond Inc. Training Program AVIVA Tang How Brothers, Inc. Helping Children Work, Inc. New Image Foundation Caribbean Institute of Training & Development Department of Education BACK

10. YOUTH EMPLOYMENT Funding by the General Fund (VIC Title 3, Chapter 21, Section 376 Act #6170) Develops service strategies that identify an employment goal Assesses customers academic level, skill level, and service needs Promotes training opportunities in conjunction with public and private agencies Prepares today’s Virgin Islanders for tomorrow’s careers Provides job-training services to youth ages 14-25

11. Current Programs: Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)  Equips youth with a valuable work experience in their chosen career field.  Individuals work for 180 hours during the summer.  Ages 14 – 25. On-the-Job Training (OJT)  Provides job training and work experience under the guidance and supervision of employers willing to train participants in an actual work environment up to 840 hours.  Ages 16 – 25. Partial Employment Technique (PET)/ Entrepreneurial Enrichment Program  Designed to assist students with pre- employment training and improve basic academic skills.  Students are assisted in making the transition from school to work.  Ages 14 – 25. Labor Investing For Tomorrow (LIFT)  Created to provide college level students with an on-the-job orientation in various business, technical, and professional fields.  Individuals work for 280 hours during the summer.  Ages 18 – 25. Life Skills Management (LSM)  Entails a series of workshops scheduled to provide participants with pre-employment and life skills necessary for successful career development and personal fulfillment.  Ages 14 – 25. Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)  Equips youth with a valuable work experience in their chosen career field.  Individuals work for 180 hours during the summer.  Ages 14 – 25. On-the-Job Training (OJT)  Provides job training and work experience under the guidance and supervision of employers willing to train participants in an actual work environment up to 840 hours.  Ages 16 – 25. Partial Employment Technique (PET)/ Entrepreneurial Enrichment Program  Designed to assist students with pre- employment training and improve basic academic skills.  Students are assisted in making the transition from school to work.  Ages 14 – 25. Labor Investing For Tomorrow (LIFT)  Created to provide college level students with an on-the-job orientation in various business, technical, and professional fields.  Individuals work for 280 hours during the summer.  Ages 18 – 25. Life Skills Management (LSM)  Entails a series of workshops scheduled to provide participants with pre-employment and life skills necessary for successful career development and personal fulfillment.  Ages 14 – 25. Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)  Equips youth with a valuable work experience in their chosen career field.  Individuals work for 180 hours during the summer.  Ages 14 – 25. On-the-Job Training (OJT)  Provides job training and work experience under the guidance and supervision of employers willing to train participants in an actual work environment up to 840 hours.  Ages 16 – 25. Partial Employment Technique (PET)/ Entrepreneurial Enrichment Program  Designed to assist students with pre- employment training and improve basic academic skills.  Students are assisted in making the transition from school to work.  Ages 14 – 25. Labor Investing For Tomorrow (LIFT)  Created to provide college level students with an on-the-job orientation in various business, technical, and professional fields.  Individuals work for 280 hours during the summer.  Ages 18 – 25. Life Skills Management (LSM)  Entails a series of workshops scheduled to provide participants with pre-employment and life skills necessary for successful career development and personal fulfillment.  Ages 14 – 25. Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)  Equips youth with a valuable work experience in their chosen career field.  Individuals work for 180 hours during the summer.  Ages 14 – 25. On-the-Job Training (OJT)  Provides job training and work experience under the guidance and supervision of employers willing to train participants in an actual work environment up to 840 hours.  Ages 16 – 25. Partial Employment Technique (PET)/ Entrepreneurial Enrichment Program  Designed to assist students with pre- employment training and improve basic academic skills.  Students are assisted in making the transition from school to work.  Ages 14 – 25. Labor Investing For Tomorrow (LIFT)  Created to provide college level students with an on-the-job orientation in various business, technical, and professional fields.  Individuals work for 280 hours during the summer.  Ages 18 – 25. Life Skills Management (LSM)  Entails a series of workshops scheduled to provide participants with pre-employment and life skills necessary for successful career development and personal fulfillment.  Ages 14 – 25. Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)  Equips youth with a valuable work experience in their chosen career field.  Individuals work for 180 hours during the summer.  Ages 14 – 25. On-the-Job Training (OJT)  Provides job training and work experience under the guidance and supervision of employers willing to train participants in an actual work environment up to 840 hours.  Ages 16 – 25. Partial Employment Technique (PET)/ Entrepreneurial Enrichment Program  Designed to assist students with pre- employment training and improve basic academic skills.  Students are assisted in making the transition from school to work.  Ages 14 – 25. Labor Investing For Tomorrow (LIFT)  Created to provide college level students with an on-the-job orientation in various business, technical, and professional fields.  Individuals work for 280 hours during the summer.  Ages 18 – 25. Life Skills Management (LSM)  Entails a series of workshops scheduled to provide participants with pre-employment and life skills necessary for successful career development and personal fulfillment.  Ages 14 – 25. Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)  Equips youth with a valuable work experience in their chosen career field.  Individuals work for 180 hours during the summer.  Ages 14 – 25. On-the-Job Training (OJT)  Provides job training and work experience under the guidance and supervision of employers willing to train participants in an actual work environment up to 840 hours.  Ages 16 – 25. Partial Employment Technique (PET)/ Entrepreneurial Enrichment Program  Designed to assist students with pre- employment training and improve basic academic skills.  Students are assisted in making the transition from school to work.  Ages 14 – 25. Labor Investing For Tomorrow (LIFT)  Created to provide college level students with an on-the-job orientation in various business, technical, and professional fields.  Individuals work for 280 hours during the summer.  Ages 18 – 25. Life Skills Management (LSM)  Entails a series of workshops scheduled to provide participants with pre-employment and life skills necessary for successful career development and personal fulfillment.  Ages 14 – 25. Computer Literacy Training  Developed to assist participants with limited computer knowledge.  The program is broken down into three sections:  General Computer Knowledge  Microsoft Office Features  Basic Electronic Communication  Ages 14 – 25. Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)  Equips youth with a valuable work experience in their chosen career field.  Individuals work for 180 hours during the summer.  Ages 14 – 25. On-the-Job Training (OJT)  Provides job training and work experience under the guidance and supervision of employers willing to train participants in an actual work environment up to 840 hours.  Ages 16 – 25. Partial Employment Technique (PET)/Entrepreneurial Enrichment Program  Designed to assist students with pre- employment training and improve basic academic skills.  Students are assisted in making the transition from school to work.  Ages 14 – 18. Labor Investing For Tomorrow (LIFT)  Created to provide college level students with an on-the-job orientation in various business, technical, and professional fields.  Individuals work for 280 hours during the summer.  Ages 18 – 25. Life Skills Management (LSM)  Entails a series of workshops scheduled to provide participants with pre-employment and life skills necessary for successful career development and personal fulfillment.  Ages 14 – 25. Computer Literacy Training  Developed to assist participants with limited computer knowledge.  The program is broken down into three sections: General Computer Knowledge Microsoft Office Features Basic Electronic Communication  Ages 14 – 25. HOME

12. Mandate of Apprenticeship and Training VIC, Title 24, Chapter 10, Sections 221 – 234 (March 1974 as amended) Purpose The purpose of this legislation was to focus on the economic needs of the Virgin Islands for skilled workmen and more specifically to offer the youth of the Territory the opportunity to learn skilled trades through an established and proven training system Function Promote the development of apprenticeship and other types of OJT’s Provide staff assistance to the HRIC Survey and studies of occupational and trade trends of industries Benefits Increase Productivity Reduces Labor Turn-over Increases Worker Safety Apprenticeship and Training Program

13. For further information contact us at St. Croix - Church Street Christiansted, VI 00820-4612 Phone (340) 773-1994 Fax (340) 773-1858 Sunny Isles Mini Mall Christiansted, VI 00820 Phone (340) 778-0429 Fax (340) 778-1474 St. Thomas - 53A & B Kronprindsens Gade St. Thomas, VI 00803 Phone (340) 776-3700 Fax (340) 774-5908