VIRGIN ISLANDS STATE APPRENTICESHIP COUNCIL
State-Sponsored Apprenticeship Programs:
Gold Coast Yachts, Inc.
Boat Builder
Marine Services Technician
Peace of St. Croix Inc. (Division of Massage Academy)
Certified Massage Therapist
Plessen Healthcare
Medical Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator
Life Safety Coordinator
Surgical Technologist
A message from the Labor Commissioner
GARY MOLLOY INTRODUCES THE COUNCIL FOUNDATION
The V.I. Department of Labor introduces the newly appointed members of the V.I. State Apprenticeship Council (VISAC), charged with setting the foundation for specialized training programs in the Territory. Of the 9 members appointed to the Apprenticeship Council, two (2) members must be selected from the Virgin Islands Department of Labor, one (1) of whom must be the Department‘s Legal Counsel; two (2) members must be selected from the Virgin Islands Board of Career and Technical Education. Of the private sector members, two (2) must be persons who represent the interests of workers; two(2) must be persons who represent the interests of employers, and one (1) must be a person who is familiar with apprenticeable occupations.
Virgin Islands Department of Labor:
Ms. Shenika Sebastien|Director of Youth and Apprenticeship
Nesha Christian-Hendrickson, Esq| Assistant Commissioner/Legal Counsel
Virgin Islands Board of Career and Technical Education:
Dr. Michael Francois|CTEC Board Member – STX
Mr. Ronnie Jones – CTEC|Board Member – STJ Of the private sector members
Private Sector – Interest of Workers:
Eugene Irish | President of the Seafarers Union
Shirley Sadler | Office of the Inspector General/Advocate of Second Chance Programs
Private Sector – Interest of Employers:
Richard J. Doumeng | Managing Director of Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
Carla Scott | HR Director of AECOM
Familiar with Apprenticeable Occupations:
Dr. Suzanne Darrow-Magras | Director UVICELL – Chairperson of the Council
Familiar with Apprenticeable Occupations:
Dr. Suzanne Darrow-Magras | Director UVICELL – Chairperson of the Council
WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF THE VISAC?
The VI Apprenticeship Council performs the following functions:
• Assist in the development of procedures and policies for the promotion of apprenticeship in the Virgin Islands.
• Provide advice and guidance to the Department of Labor in the establishment of standards of apprenticeship in trades and apprenticeable occupations suitable to the economy and conditions in the Islands.
• Approves apprenticeship standards that meet minimum basic standards of regulations.
• Assists in educating the community to apprenticeship.
• Ensures compliance of Affirmative Action Plans associated with apprenticeship standards.
• Acts as second level of appeal for complaints of apprentices.