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BY SOURCE STAFF — APRIL 4, 2016  
EDC to Host Community Education 
Initiative for Students  
The Virgin Islands Economic Development Commission (VIEDC) will kick off an 
education initiative at Ivanna Eudora Kean High School on St. Thomas. The Virgin 
Islands Economic Development Commission (VIEDC), a subsidiary entity of the Virgin 
Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA), will host the 2016 Community 
Education Initiative for V.I. high school students.  
The initiative will begin with a presentation at the Ivanna Eudora Kean High School 
(IEKHS) Library Media Center at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 5, at 6501 Red Hook 
Plaza, St. Thomas. The event will be held for students enrolled in the business and/or 
vocational programs. Other interested students at the IEKHS are also invited to attend. 
The purpose of the initiative is to educate the territory's youth about economic 
development and the VIEDA's purpose and offerings. The goal is to help foster the 
entrepreneurial spirit within young people and encourage career choices within the 
U.S.V.I. VIEDA continues to recognize that this type of activity is an integral part of 
encouraging economic growth in the territory.  
The topics to be discussed will include information regarding the purpose of the VIEDA; 
how the programs and services at the VIEDA impact the quality of life and add value to 
the territory; and the opportunities for future employment and entrepreneurship in the 
U.S. Virgin Islands, educational assistance, scholarships and internships. 
Representatives from the VIEDC, the Economic Development Bank (EDB) and the 
Enterprise Zone Commission (EZC) will deliver presentations about their respective 
programs and services.The EDB promotes ownership and expansion of small and 
medium size businesses among residents. The EZC works with residents and business 
owners to revitalize blighted and distressed communities that were once socially and 
economically vibrant.  
For more information, contact Ja’Nelle Forbes at 340-714-1700, ext. 260. 
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