St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (August 15, 2025) Ocean Point Terminals (“the Company” or “Ocean Point”) celebrated the success of 17 interns during the Company’s 2025 Summer Internship Presentation Day and Closing Ceremony earlier this month. Friends and family members of the interns joined Ocean Point staff who looked on as the students offered testimonials and presentations on some of what they learned during their summer work experience.
Since the Company’s start, Ocean Point has partnered with the V.I. Department of Labor (DOL) to provide students with meaningful work experiences through the DOL’s Labor Investing for Tomorrow (LIFT) and Summer Youth Work Experience programs (SYWEP). Additionally, the Company partners with the University of the Virgin Islands’ Process Technology program to offer student internships year-round.
This year’s interns ranged from high school juniors to recent college graduates, and they had varied interests from Finance and Automotive, to IT, Maintenance and Engineering. Ocean Point Terminals Human Resources Manager Brian Dore, said during the ceremony that the internship program was designed to provide interns with hands-on experience, and a clearer picture of the students’ chosen career path, and he lauded their efforts. “We are proud of what you have accomplished in such a short time, and hope that your experience will serve as a strong foundation while you continue your academic and professional journey,” said Mr. Dore.
“Our summer internship program provided these students with insight into areas they had not previously considered and allowed them to explore the many opportunities that exist within our industry,” Dore added.
As part of the employment process, all 17 interns were required to complete both Site Awareness and Safety Awareness 5 trainings while at the facility. The Safety Awareness 5 training is a benchmark for general safety rules, regulations and principles within the petroleum industry. Additional training was required for interns who were assigned to work in the terminal.
During the five to eight-week internship, the student interns were assigned to areas aligned to their interests or field of study. They were required to complete projects and tasks that helped them to gain a better understanding of their specific department’s function within the organization.
While at Ocean Point Terminals, the interns supported the Business Services, Finance, Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE), Human Resources, Information Technology (IT), Maintenance Craft, Maintenance Engineering, Supply Chain and Warehouse, Terminal Operations, and the Training departments.
Ocean Point Terminals remains committed to supporting young Virgin Islanders, and Mr. Dore expressed appreciation to the departments. “Thank you for investing in these students’ growth and development. Your time, guidance, and willingness to mentor have not only shaped the interns’ experience but also demonstrated Ocean Point’s continued commitment to local excellence,” concluded Mr. Dore.
To learn more about Ocean Point Terminals, please visit our website at: www.opterminals.com.
