FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA CONTACT PERSON
Jermaine Mulley | 340.773.1994 ext. 2144 | FAX 773-1858 | jmulley@vidol.gov
Labor Commissioner Designee Gary Molloy, announces that the Department of Labor is now accepting applications for the Labor Investing for Tomorrow (LIFT) summer internship program.
Now in its thirtieth (30th) 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 $12 per hour, based on number of years in school. The participants will work 35 hours weekly 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 programs are provided with Life Skills Management & Career Orientation Workshops, Workplace Preparation Skills, and Occupational Safety & Health Regulation (OSHA) training.
Eligibility criteria are as follows: Interns must presently be a college junior, senior or a graduate student; must have a minimum GPA of 2.80 on a 4.00 scale; and must be between the ages of 18 – 25, inclusive. Application deadline is March 22, 2019.
Interested juniors, seniors or graduate students must complete the LIFT application online on the department’s www.vidolviews.org. Completed applications, transcripts and required essay should be submitted to liftvi@vidol.gov by March 22, 2019.
If you have any questions regarding this information please contact our offices on St. Croix at (340)-773-1994 ext. 2144 or St. Thomas at (340)-776-3700 ext. 2080.
Don’t delay; apply today for the chance at a wonderful internship opportunity!