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 Office: (340) 712-2256  | senatorkurtvialet@legvi.org 
 
36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands 
Committee on Education and Workforce Development 
 
 
 
 
 
Agenda *REVISED 
*Friday, March 7, 2025 
10:00 AM 
Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix USVI 
 
 
I. 
Call to Order  
 
II. Roll Call  
 
III. Opening Remarks  
 
IV. Reading of the agenda 
 
V. Block I - Testimonies and Committee Discussions 
 
Invited Testifier(s): 
Honorable Gary Molloy, Commissioner, Department of Labor 
• 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 
 
VI. Block II Testimonies and Committee Discussions 
 
Invited Testifiers(s): 
1. Scott Bradley, Founder, My Brother’s Workshop  
2. Frandelle Gerard, Executive Director, Crucian Heritage & Nature 
Tourism  
3. Suzanne Darrow-Magras, PhD, Director, University of the Virgin 
Islands Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (UVI 
CELL)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MEMBERS 
 
 
Senator Kurt A. Vialet  
Chairman 
senatorkurtvialet@legvi.org 
(340) 712-2256 
 
 
 
Senator Avery L. Lewis 
Vice Chair 
senatoraverylewis@legvi.org 
(340) 774-0880 ext. 3512 
 
 
 
Senator Dwayne M. DeGraff 
ddegraff@legvi.org 
(340) 774-0880 ext. 3606 
 
 
 
Senator Kenneth L. Gittens 
senatorgittens@legvi.org 
(340) 773-2424 ext. 2243 
 
 
 
Senator Marise C. James 
mcjames@legvi.org 
(340) 773-2424 ext. 2303 
 
 
 
Senator Franklin D. Johnson 
senatorjohnson@legvi.org 
(340) 773-2424 ext. 2210 
 
 
 
Senator Carla Joseph 
senatorjoseph@legvi.org 
(340) 774-0880 ext. 3515 
 
 
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CEWD Agenda 03.05.2025 
 
 
Discussion Topics: 
• 
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 
 
VII. Closing Remarks 
 
VIII. Adjournment 
 
 
Thank you for your attendance and valuable contributions to the hearing