Over 200 community members, students, non-profits, employers and employees across the public, private and non-profit sectors came together at the 2023 Governor’s Workforce Summit on St. Thomas held at Caribbean Cinemas on Thursday to network and learn from the administration and panelists on varying topics on economic development, entrepreneurship, personal branding, the role of AI in the workplace and more.
(Photo by Shanell Petersen)In addition to panel discussions, several booths offering resources for jobs, career advancement, and giveaways were part of the Governor’s Workforce Summit. Representatives from Fly the Whale, sponsors of the Summit, speak with Mike Fazio (right), President of Workforce 180. (Photo by Shanell Petersen)Panelists shared their stories and experiences on “Making Technology Work for Us: Strengthening Our Economy and Our Workforce” during the “Governor’s Session” with Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. (left to right), including Michael DelGiacco, General Partner, Twin City Fund; Wayne L. Biggs, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, USVI Economic Development Authority; Daryl Wade, Chief Information Officer, ViNGN; and Michael Carty, Founder & CEO, Smartnet. (Photo by Shanell Petersen)(Photo by Shanell Petersen)Students within the Future Jobs of America program from Ivanna Eudora Kean High School and Charlotte Amalie High School and students on the hospitality track from Seventh-day Adventist Secondary School had their own private viewing of the 2023 Governor’s Workforce Summit at Caribbean Cinemas on St. Thomas. (Photo by Shanell Petersen)
