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VIPCA MARINE APPRENTICESHIP

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Check those that apply to you:*
- I am available to train full time all day every week day from May 27th - June 24th 2022
- I would be interested in the 12-month apprenticeship program including the training May 27th - June 24th
- I will have left university/college/high school graduating in the U.S. Virgin Islands by June 2022
- I will be older than 18 but younger than 30 by June 2022
Name*
First Last
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Phone*
Email*
Home Residential Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Applicant must have lived in the U.S. Virgin Islands since early childhood.
Date you left school or will leave school / university*
MM slash DD slash YYYY

Please provide the date for when you will finish your current, or further education....
Describe your previous work / volunteering experience*
Could be anything at all you have done outside of school...
Have you applied for employment / military / university in the near future?*

If you have applied for employment / military / university when will it start and for how long will you be enrolled?
What skills / hobbies / interests do you have?*

For example... (you can specify others these are just examples): - Have you experience with car or boat engines? - Have you ever sailed or been on a power boat? - Do you play any sports? - What activities do you enjoy in your free time?
Can you swim?*
- Yes, I am good and strong swimmer
- Yes, I can swim a bit
- No, I cannot swim
- I can swim and SCUBA dive
This question does not affect your selection for the VIPCA Marine Apprenticeship
Check those that apply to you:*
- I am looking for a job now and would like to work as yacht/ferry/boat crew (on-the-water) ready for an immediate start
- I am looking for a job now and would like to work as a marine technician (on the shore) ready for an immediate start
- I will be looking for work after the training either summer/fall and would like to work as yacht/ferry/boat crew (on-the-water)
- I will be looking for work after the training either summer/fall as a marine technician (on the shore)
- I am not looking for work just now
- I am not looking for work just now, nor will I be after completing the Marine Apprenticeship because I have employment/school/university/military ongoing/starting soon
If I were selected to train for free on the VIPCA Marine Apprenticeship*
- By completing the training I would see it as the first step to pursing a career on boats and getting my captains license
- By completing the training I would see it as the first step to pursuing a career as a marine technician
- I don't look for any qualifications/training/work, this just looks like a fun thing to do
- I don't look for any qualifications/training/work, my mum/dad/uncle/aunt told me to do it
How did you hear about the VIPCA Marine Apprenticeship free training and why are you applying?*

VIPCA established a 501(c)(3) charity arm called the Marine Rebuild Fund (MRF) with the aim of boosting VI employment opportunities in the marine industry by creating marine education training / development programs. MRF is fiscally sponsored by Community Foundation Virgin Islands (CFVI). MRF raises funding year-round for the annual five week intensive “Marine Apprenticeship” which provides training in the marine industry to young adults from St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix in partnership with Cruz Bay Watersports.5 day sailing course at St Thomas Yacht Club

7-day sail and power-boat operation with passengers including seamanship, upkeep and customer service with Cruz Bay Watersports
Power-boating
Swimming
SCUBA diving
First Aid and CPR (certification)
Boating Safety (certification)
Navigation, Rules of the Road and other theory
Marina and dock management
Charter Vessel Maintenance and Charter Business Operation
Technical skill and proficiency on diesel engines, outboards, electrical systems, plumbing
US Coast Guard - half-a-day at the MSD and onboard a coastguard vessel
Five-day STCW Basic Training (Standards of Training and Certification of Watch-keeping) worth $1200 per student.

A mentorship and scholarship program follows these apprentices to careers as captains and crew with VIPCA’s continued support of their careers being made successful in the Marine Industry.

Any student of the 5-week VIPCA Marine Apprenticeship, after 360 days sea-time, could qualify to be a certified Operator of an Un-inspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) Captain. Continuation of training from the VIPCA Marine Apprenticeship in partnership with Cruz Bay Watersports and/ Lovango Resort and Beach Club would provide a 12-month paid work placement working on the water for accruement of sea time before being sponsored in sitting the OUPV captains course. This year-round opportunity may commence as soon as the student is ready for employment prior to or after the 5-week program in June/July.

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