How The Pipeline Project Helps Resorts Build Their Future Workforce

We provide a structured, low-lift way for resorts to engage schools, build awareness of ski careers, and create a more consistent flow of future employees

Engage Students Early

Connect with students through career fairs, classroom engagement, seasonal hiring, and Pipeline Project-led ski career exploration events and educator workshops (available in select regions).

Student-to-Ski Career Launch Program

Turn student interest into real workforce pathways. We work directly with students to identify skills and interests, map out relevant coursework, coordinate on-site experiences with your resort, and provide ongoing support throughout the process.

Build Long-Term Talent

We work with your resort and connected schools to support interested students - helping guide next steps post-graduation, coordinate with educators, and develop pathways into long-term roles.

Take a Glimpse - Ski Career Exploration Event

See how resorts are using The Pipeline Project to connect with students, build awareness of skilled careers, and strengthen their future workforce.

What This Means for Your Future Workforce

67%

of students indicated that they were somewhat or definitely interested in exploring more about ski careers

A strong pipeline of potential future employees is already there - you just need to reach them early

53%

of students recognized that this industry offers year-round careers with growth opportunities

Awareness is growing, but still limited—this is where resorts have an opportunity to lead

88%

of students would definitely recommend this event to their friends

Students respond positively to real exposure, increasing long-term engagement

What Resorts Get
As Members

Members gain access to tools and support that build long-term workforce pipelines, including:

Ready-to-use marketing and engagement materials to promote ski careers
Career fair resources with proven strategies to attract and connect with students
Access to an onboarding Ski Career Exploration course for seasonal hires (launching 2026–2027 school year)
Invite(s) to student career exploration events and teacher PD workshops (available in select regions)

Optional Add-Ons to Deepen Impact

These add-ons help deepen engagement with students, schools, and your future workforce across all grade levels.

Top Recommendations:

School outreach support to build and strengthen local connections
Student-to-Ski (S2S) Career Launch Program, where The Pipeline Project works directly with students to identify skills, map coursework, coordinate on-site experiences, and provide ongoing support (limited availability)
- Pre-Apprenticeship tracking also included in this package!

Other Opportunities:

Ski to CTE (8th grade interactive event)
On-site career exploration events & teacher PD workshops (specific to your resort)
Soon-to-be available: Career Activity Booklet (K-5)

Start Building Your Workforce

Join resorts already working to strengthen awareness of skilled careers and build long-term pathways into critical roles like lift maintenance, snowmaking, and mountain operations.