The Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Education Sports and Culture, Professor Dr. Karoline Fuata'i acknowledged the Peace Corps Samoa Country Director Gini Wilderson and her team for continual support in Samoa's education system through the Peace Corps Volunteers.
CDA Tony Greubel also welcomed the group and encouraged the group to form relationships with Samoan families as how their predecessors have done so over the years.
The new group will undergo a nine week training before their official swearing in and placement in various villages throughout Samoa.