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Legislature hears broad support, operational questions for proposed Virgin Islands Technical College
Summary
Lawmakers heard wide support from educators, industry and the University of the Virgin Islands for a bill to establish a Virgin Islands Technical College; witnesses urged clearer governance, phased implementation, funding detail and safeguards for existing CTE programs and unions.
Lawmakers spent hours on Nov. 12 hearing testimony for Bill 36‑0188, which would establish a Virgin Islands Technical College (VITC) to unify the territory’s career and technical education programs and expand post‑secondary, credential and associate‑degree pathways.
Sponsor Sen. Avery L. Lewis told the committee the college is intended to expand access to stackable credentials, dual enrollment and apprenticeships and to align training with local workforce demand. “The technical college is more than a building. It’s a promise,” Lewis said.
Supporters included the Virgin Islands Career and Technical Education Board, the…
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