St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

The Leaders We Need Are already Here. We’re Looking for Them.

The PSI St. Croix Chapter trains youth ages 16–25 in St. Croix, USVI to identify community challenges and build real solutions rooted in Caribbean culture, resilience, and innovation.

Program Overview

What Is the PSI St. Croix Program?

The PSI St. Croix Program is a cohort-based training experience designed specifically for young people in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Participants work together to identify island-specific community challenges — from economic opportunity and sustainability to youth empowerment and civic engagement — and build real, actionable solutions.

The program is completely free to all participants. No experience in technology, business, or entrepreneurship is required — just a genuine desire to see your community thrive.

Location
St. Croix, USVI
Age Range
Ages 16 – 19
Format
Cohort-Based
Cost
100% Free
Island Focus Areas

Problems We Solve Together

St. Croix has a unique set of community challenges — and an equally unique set of young leaders ready to address them. PSI USVI focuses on problems that matter most to the island.

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Sustainability + Environment

Addressing island-specific environmental challenges including waste management, clean energy, and ocean health.

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Economic Opportunity

Building pathways to entrepreneurship, local business development, and economic self-sufficiency for USVI youth.

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Education + Access

Expanding access to quality education, technology, and professional development resources for young people in St. Croix.

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Community Health

Identifying and solving health access challenges unique to island communities, including mental health and wellness.

Curriculum

What You'll Learn

The Young Problem Solvers Curriculum is built around 4 core modules — the same proven framework used in our Atlanta chapter, tailored to the USVI context.

01

See the Problem

Observe, research, and define community problems in St. Croix worth solving. Write your Problem Statement.

02

Build the Solution

Use design thinking and AI tools to build a Solution Blueprint for a real island challenge.

03

Money Foundations

Learn how money works, budget your solution, and build your financial literacy foundation.

04

Pitch + Launch

Present your solution to a live panel of St. Croix community leaders and entrepreneurs on Pitch Day.

Eligibility Requirements

Ages 16 – 19 years old
Reside in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
Committed to the full program cohort
Parental or guardian consent if under 18
Genuine interest in community problem-solving
No prior experience required — come as you are
How to Join

Application Process

1

Apply Online

Complete the PSI application. Takes about 10 minutes.

2

Application Review

Our team reviews within 5 business days.

3

Interview

Selected applicants invited for a short interview.

4

Welcome to PSI

Accepted participants receive onboarding and cohort start date.

Ready to Solve Something Real in St. Croix?

Applications are open for the St. Croix Chapter. 100% free for all accepted participants.

Apply to PSI St. Croix →
Problem Solvers Initiative

Training youth ages 16–25 in Atlanta, GA and St. Croix, USVI.

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