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WHAT IS THE SKI CAREER EXPLORATION EVENT?
WHAT STUDENTS EXPERIENCE
At interactive, hands-on experience for high school Career Technical Education students to explore real careers in the ski industry. Students rotate through engaging sessions, meet industry professionals, and discover pathways to training, employment, and lifelong careers on the mountain.
LIFT MAINTENANCE
FLEET MAINTENANCE
Explore ski lift electrical systems in this hands-on experience
Sit in a snowcat and understand what it takes to get these machines on the mountain.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Discover careers that may require a gondola ride to work!
CAREER Q/A
Ask questions and hear from ski industry professionals
MOCK JOB INTERVIEWS
A one-on-one experience helping to gain soft skills in a real world setting
Sessions may vary slightly by location. Killington VT location is will include Food/Beverage experiences (other locations will not for 2026).
SAMPLE EVENT SCHEDULE
Opening Remarks
Session 1
Session 2
Networking Luncheon
Session 3
Session 4
Closing Remarks
Schedule may vary slightly
9:00AM
9:30AM
10:15AM
11:00AM
11:45PM
12:30PM
1:30PM
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
SCHOOLS & EDUCATORS
SKI RESORTS
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
CTE, STEM, Work-Based Learning, counselors, administrators, directors, and career coordinators.
Mountain Ops, HR, managers, and departments across the resort.
Manufacturers, suppliers, trade associations, and community partners.
WHY PARTICIPATE?
FOR SCHOOLS
Inspire students with real career opportunities
Connect with industry professionals
Hands-on learning & behind-the-scenes access
Support workforce development initiatives
Meet and engage future employees
Showcase careers and build your talent pipeline
Strengthen relationships with schools
Invest in the future of the ski industry
FOR RESORTS & PARTNERS
INDUSTRY PARTNERS:
GET INVOLVED
Student interest in this fall’s Ski Career Exploration Event Series has exceeded expectations, with hundreds of students registered across Utah, New Hampshire, and Vermont. As participation has grown, so have opportunities for industry companies to get involved and connect with the ski industry’s future workforce.
PROGRAM SUPPORTER
$2,500/YEAR
Help expand student career pathways throughout the year, including career exploration, industry-recognized credentials, Pipeline-led programming, and other workforce development opportunities.
CAREER & EDUCATOR EXPERIENCE SPONSOR
STARTING AT $5,000
Sponsor a student career experience or educator professional development workshop focused on ski industry careers and workforce pathways.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
STARTING AT $1,000
Additional event sponsorship opportunities are available based on location and event needs, offering flexible ways for companies to support student experiences and event programming.
EVENT PHOTOS
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WATCH OUR OVERVIEW VIDEO
See how these events are making an impact.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"This event opened my eyes to so many different career options I never even knew existed in the ski industry."
- Student Participant
This is an incredible experience for our students. The connections and hands-on sessions are unmatched."
- CTE Welding Teacher
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