Delegate to Congress Donna M. Christian-Christensen said she is actively recruiting Virgin Islands students to fill two designated positions for the New York-based U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Program.
The academy offers a four-year undergraduate program which leads to a bachelor of science degree, a U.S. Coast Guard license as a third mate or third assistant engineer, and a commission as an ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve. Up to 10 students can be nominated by the Delegate to Congress for each position annually.
"This is an excellent opportunity for our students to learn how to navigate the waters that we so often take for granted here in the Virgin Islands," Christensen said. "I encourage our young people to take advantage of opportunities such as this to explore the beautiful gift we have right here."
Students interested in the program should be at least age 17 and should contact Elena Shaubah in the St. Croix Congressional Office at 778-5900 for more information.
