PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA CONTACT PERSON
Astia LeBron | 340.773.1994 ext. 2114 | FAX 773-1858 |alebron@vidol.gov
LABOR INVESTING FOR TOMORROW (LIFT) INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 2020
USVI–Friday, January 24, 2020-Labor Commissioner 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 thirty-first (31st) 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.
Eligibility criteria are as follows: Interns must presently be a college junior, senior or graduate student; they must have a minimum GPA of 2.80 on a 4.00 scale; and must be between the ages of 18 – 25, inclusive. The application deadline is March 20, 2020.
Interested juniors, seniors or graduate students must complete the LIFT application available online at www.vidol.gov; select the LIFT 2020 Application under the Forms tab on the site. Completed application, transcript, and required essay should be submitted to liftvi@vidol.gov by March 20, 2020.
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!