THE COLLEGE PROGRAM \ WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

• We rely on the expertise of approximately 15,000 year-round and seasonal employees to deliver the Vail Resorts mission. Our participants come from across the country and all over the world.

We attract and retain talented individuals who share a common passion for guest service and the great outdoors and value our company's “work hard, play hard” culture

• We offer a shared living experience – which is, after all, half the fun of working with us. This is a great opportunity to make friends with individuals from across the country and around the world

Benefits + Perks

Benefits

• Free ski passes for you (Winter Session)
• Discounted ski coupons for extended family and friends (Winter Session)
• Free monthly ski/snowboard lessons (Winter Session)
• Retail and equipment rental discounts
• 50% food discount at designated restaurants
• Discounts on selected recreational activities and at participating fitness centers

Employee Housing

• While using the housing options offered through Vail Resorts is not required, living in the mountains is. All College Program employees are eligible to use High Altitude Employee Housing but are also allowed to seek housing elsewhere as long as it is located within the same county as the resort you are working at for the season.
  
  

Events and Activities

• Outside of the resort itself are endless fun possibilities. From skiing or sledding in the winter, to mountain biking, horseback riding, and rafting at certain resorts in the summer, all of our resorts have great activities for you to participate in depending on the season.
  
  
• As part of the Vail Resorts community, you’ll meet people from all over the world and cultivate memories that last a lifetime. We’ve got a campus feel here and it’s great to know you can always rely on your friends and co-workers to help you out on the job or join you for a cup of coffee.
  
  
• May provide eligible students with academic credit from partnering colleges and universities – check with your college or university for details.
  
  
• Develop your communication and problem-solving skills
  
  
• Learning Experience
  • Student employees participate in
    • Orientation Training
    • On-the-Job Training
    • Leadership and Professional Development Training
      
      
  • The Business of Vail
    The Business of Vail seminar offers students the opportunity to have their voices heard from top of the ladder employees. This seminar really opens your eyes to all that is involved with the daily activities of Vail Resorts. Topics for discussion include: Understanding Vail Resorts’ business model; Recognizing the competitive landscape and how Vail Resorts stays on top of their market; Exploring the organizational structure of Vail Resorts; Learning the purpose of each function within the Vail Resorts structure; Valuing how your job at Vail Resorts contributes to the bottom line; Discussing how corporate culture drives business results; and Conversations with Vail Resorts Leadership.
    
    
  • Leadership Skills for Students For all College Program participants, this seminar offers leadership training that you can’t find in the classroom. The hardest part of leadership is developing it in real world situations, hopefully this seminar can help with that. Topics include: Leadership: The Vail Resorts Way; Discovering the Authentic Leader Within You: Becoming Self-Aware; and Conversations with Executive Speakers.
    
    
  • Career Development for Students In order to have a well-rounded experience, we encourage all students to participate in this seminar. Networking is essential in business, and this seminar will go in depth into that, among other subjects. Topics of discussions include: Mapping out how to begin your job search; Exploring the power of networking; Understanding the components of writing a strong resume; Practicing, preparing and delivering great interviews; Discussing what to do when the job is offered; Planning for a strong start to any new job by knowing what to do in the first 90 days.
    
    

Locations

Participants of the 2010 College Program will be hosting in one of the following five resorts:

WINTER PROGRAM

• Beaver Creek, Colorado
• Breckenridge, Colorado
• Keystone, Colorado
• Vail, Colorado
• Heavenly, California

SUMMER PROGRAM

• Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming - 2010 Program Full