The Consortium<\/em> received no notification of employment opportunities for the territory’s youth being made available by the senate.<\/p>\nAccording to the press release, this year\u2019s program has hired a total of 140 students, placing them in various positions throughout\u00a0government agencies, both on the local and federal level. Students will be working in their assigned\u00a0positions for four to six weeks.<\/p>\n
Each senator was given the opportunity to hire a total of eight students using funds allotted\u00a0within the budgetary confines of the Legislature\u2019s annual budget. That total of 120 students was\u00a0augmented by an additional 20 students, who were hired by senators using their office\u2019s personal\u00a0allotments.<\/p>\n
Senators praised the program and the opportunity for the Virgin Islands youth to network and\u00a0explore career options.<\/p>\n
\u201cI thank the Senate President and welcome the opportunity to participate in this year\u2019s summer\u00a0program. A summer program such as this is essential in providing hands on experience for our youth\u00a0while a providing an opportunity to earn finances to assists with their need.\u201d – Senator Jean Forde.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a longtime supporter of our youth, it gives me hope and great pleasure to participate in the\u00a031st Legislature of the Virgin Islands Summer Employment Program. This Summer Employment Program\u00a0not only provides income for our youth, but also allows for our young adults to use this summer\u00a0experience as an opportunity to develop their interests and strengths while finding ways to stand out\u00a0from the crowd.\u201d – Senator Samuel Sanes<\/p>\n
\u201cI think this summer internship program is a wonderful engagement with the youth and their\u00a0educational pursuits. I was pleased to place students in areas of their interest and look forward to\u00a0monitoring their progress at their respective colleges and institutions. \u201cThis is a good investment for our\u00a0children. I commend the Senate President for this initiative.\u201d \u2013 Senator Myron D. Jackson<\/p>\n
\u201cThe students I\u2019ve employed are very excited in developing their skills, attitudes, and\u00a0commitments necessary to succeed in today\u2019s world of work. Their gaining exposure to various exciting\u00a0career industries, and interacting with dynamic working professionals.\u201d \u2013 Senator Kurt Vialet<\/p>\n
\u201cI have been so pleased to offer these internships through my office as a result of the Senate\u00a0President\u2019s initiative. The excitement of the young people has been palpable, and I am certain that this\u00a0opportunity will have an enduring impact as they continue on their various career paths.\u201d \u2013 Senator\u00a0Tregenza A. Roach<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a pleasure to place students with employers in their career interests. We have\u00a0employed potential businessmen, sports directors, registered nurses, information technologists,\u00a0construction managers, marketers, and financial gurus. Each student has brought value to the\u00a0employers and each student has received experience relevant to their chosen career path. Being able to\u00a0facilitate such a union is truly the essence of investing in the Territory\u2019s future.\u201d \u2013 Senator Clifford F.\u00a0Graham<\/p>\n
\u201cWe made it a priority to expose these students to potential careers in locally relevant\u00a0industries. This summer my office placed four young men in entry level jobs in the\u00a0marine industry, where Virgin Islanders remain sorely under represented. It is critical that we provide\u00a0opportunities and training for the kind of work that is actually in demand here in the territory.” \u00a0Senator Almando \u201cRocky\u201d Liburd.<\/p>\n
Senator Terrence \u201cPositive\u201d Nelson expressed his appreciation to Senate President James for\u00a0identifying the funds to operate the six weeks summer employment program and is pleased to have had\u00a0the opportunity to hire eight energetic students, ranging from high school freshmen to juniors in\u00a0college who will gain valuable work experience, new skills and possibly discover their future career paths at the end of the program.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis was a positive experience for our students,\u201d said Nelson.<\/p>\n
Senate President James said no preference, in terms of number of students employed, was\u00a0given to any senator, irrespective of majority versus minority.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is always a pleasure to give students an opportunity to explore career options, build their\u00a0networks, and polish their skills in professionalism and leadership. This year\u2019s program was realized\u00a0through the support of the majority caucus, allowing me to re-implement a program that has benefited\u00a0many of our young people over the years,\u201d James concluded.<\/p>\n
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