Strengthening Eagle County’s Workforce
(EDWARDS, Colorado – Oct. 18, 2019) Vail Valley Partnership has made a commitment to the quality of Eagle County’s future. We are pleased to introduce Vail Valley Works as the premier local program for developing, training, and supporting a network of aware and knowledgeable business leaders ready to take on the challenges of an ever-changing community.
At Vail Valley Partnership (VVP), we know that the most valuable part of your business is the people that you choose to work alongside. A *Gallup poll showed that, “employees who are ‘engaged and thriving’ are 59% less likely to look for a job with a different organization in the next 6 months.” This and many other reasons is why we decided to roll out a comprehensive pathway for employee engagement, education and, ultimately, retention.
“We continue to hear from you – our members in the business community – that professional development, leadership, and workforce training is of paramount importance. Vail Valley Works combines a variety of professional development tracks, opportunities, and partners to bring this essential skills training to our businesses,” says President & CEO Chris Romer of Vail Valley Partnership.
In 2020, Vail Valley Partnership will offer three Signature Courses— Community Leadership Academy, Community Issues Bootcamp and NEXT Emerging Leaders— with the intended goal of deeper community engagement, a better understanding of the issues facing Eagle County and personal leadership development.
Our Signature Courses for 2020 will include:
- Community Leadership Academy (Jan-July) is an experience for individuals looking to enhance their leadership capabilities and connect with likeminded professionals in Eagle County.
- NEXT Emerging Leaders (Jan-June) is an opportunity to meet with six dynamic community leaders, learn from their success and growth in this valley and grow your professional network.
- Community Issues Bootcamp (May-Oct) is an opportunity to learn about specific issues affecting our community including Housing, Healthcare, Behavioral Health, Transportation, Childcare, Water, Community Sustainability and Community Resiliency. Each topic will be led by local and regional experts.
As we move into 2021 and beyond our team is working on developing more resources through Specialty Courses (which will include specific trainings for civic leaders, tourism professionals, customer service, small business startups and more) and Affiliate Courses where we will leverage the incredible work already being done in this community by our partners and be able to offer more specific and advanced courses.
We strongly believe that if a community is seriously interested in creating change and supporting innovation, it will begin with a firm commitment to analyze its challenges and to identify, educate, train, and support a team of public and private sector community leaders to attack those issues. It is only by coming together that a community can develop the intelligent, creative and energetic local leadership network that is essential for the community to achieve its full potential.
VVP Members receive special savings on these programs, including nonprofit rates. Businesses that join VVP for 2020 receive access to programs and benefits at no extra charge in November and December 2019.
To learn more and register for courses, visit the website at VailValleyWorks.com, or contact Community Development Director Erik Williams at erik@vailvalleypartnership.com.
*Reference –https://www.gallup.com/workplace/236483/enhances-benefits-employee-engagement.aspx
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ABOUT THE VVP
Vail Valley Partnership is a 501(c) (6) nonprofit organization that serves as the Chamber and destination marketing organization for Eagle County, Colorado and the Vail Valley. Dedicated to ensuring local business success, the Partnership creates regional economic vitality by partnering with local businesses and collaborating with key stakeholders. Vail Valley Partnership is the official resource and advocate for business and tourism in the Vail Valley with over 840 members and was recently named “Chamber of the Year” by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
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