LABOR INVESTING FOR TOMORROW (LIFT) INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 2021
Extension Update and Promotion for Employer Forum on Summer Youth Opportunities.

USVI, March 24, 2021- Labor Commissioner Gary Molloy announces that the Department of Labor has extended the application deadline for the Labor Investing for Tomorrow (LIFT) Summer Internship Program. The deadline is now April 16, 2021 to ensure maximum recruitment and participation. This extension also provides a increase recruitment period for more providers for the program. Employers are encouraged to learn more at the March 26, 2021 Employer Forum on providing work experiences for the Summer Youth Programs.

Now in its thirty-second (32nd) year, the LIFT program continues to provide college juniors, seniors, and graduate students with meaningful work/internship experience in their chosen career field. Interns can gain college credits, acquire hands on–training, and the opportunity to network with professionals in their respective careers.

LIFT Interns will be paid $13 per hour and expected to work no more than 35 hours per week for approximately 6-8 weeks. All LIFT interns will be required to participate in a special project, a mentorship initiative, and community service activities. Additionally, all participants in the program are provided with Life Skills Management & Career Orientation Workshops, Workplace Preparation Skills, and Occupational Safety & Health Regulation (OSHA) training. “Though we are in the midst of a pandemic, we are working closely with our partners to ensure the safety of our students, while providing meaningful work experience,” said Territorial Project Coordinator Kevin Dixon.

Eligibility criteria is as follows:

1. Interns must presently be a college junior, senior or a graduate student;
2. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.80 on a 4.00 scale
3. Must be between the ages of 18 – 25, inclusive.

New Application deadline is April 16, 2021.

Interested juniors, seniors or graduate students must complete the LIFT application available online at www.vidol.gov; select the LIFT 2021 Application under the Forms tab on the site. Completed applications, transcripts and required essay should be submitted to lift@vi.gov by April 16, 2021.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please email the Territorial Project Coordinator at Kevin.Dixon@dol.vi.gov or contact our offices on St. Croix at (340) 773-1994 ext. 2202 or St. Thomas at (340) 776-3700 ext. 2030/2044.

Don’t delay; apply today for the chance at a wonderful internship opportunity!

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