Committee on Education and Workforce Development

The Committee on Education and Workforce Development will meet on Friday, March 7, 2025, 9:00 A.M. in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room on St. Croix.

 BLOCK I 

• Status of Workforce Development Programs that align with key industries (construction, technology, healthcare)
• Breakdown of local and federal funds allocated for workforce development and the number of individuals served
• Update on the Youth and Apprenticeship Program, including participating service providers and individuals served
• Financial breakdown of expenditures for the Youth and Apprenticeship Program
• Status and of the Summer Youth Work Experience Program
• Youth Team impact: Number of youths served, completed academic/career assessments, and service referrals       

Invited Testifier:
Honorable Gary Molloy, Commissioner, Department of Labor

BLOCK II

• Overview of Organization’s Mission and Programs
• Workforce Development Initiatives
• Educational and training opportunities offered
• Collaborations with schools, colleges, and vocational programs
• Success stories and community impact
• Barriers and challenges to workforce development

Invited Testifiers:
Scott Bradley, Founder, My Brother’s Workshop
Frandelle Gerard, Executive Director, Crucian Heritage & Nature Tourism
Suzanne Darrow-Magras, PhD, Director, University of the Virgin Islands Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (UVI CELL)