• Get Paid to Learn – No debt, no waiting. You earn a paycheck while gaining skills. Apprentices are paid employees from day one and receive scheduled wage increases as they progress in their skills and knowledge.
• Real-World Experience – Learn on the job with mentors who know the industry. Apprentices gain hands-on, practical experience in a structured environment while being mentored by experienced professionals.
• Career Credentials – Graduate with a nationally recognized certificate that proves you’re job-ready anywhere. Upon completing the program, an apprentice earns a portable, nationally recognized credential that signifies they have mastered the skills of their trade.
• In-Demand Careers – From healthcare and IT to construction and business, apprenticeships open doors to high-growth fields.
• Future Growth – Most apprentices get hired full-time and earn higher wages right away.
• Your Path, Your Future – Build a career, not just a job, and set yourself up for long-term success.

RAPs are used across many industries to develop skilled workers, including construction, healthcare, information technology, education, and hospitality.

Here is a list of all RAPs currently available in Eagle County along with their corresponding sponsor organization. More will be added as programs are developed.

Arborist – Old Growth Tree Service
Central Sterile Processing Technician – Vail Valley Works, Inc.
Chef De Partie – The Hythe Hotel
Early Childhood Educator – Vail Valley Works, Inc.
Electrician – New Electric, Inc.
Electrician, Maintenance – Vail Resorts, Inc.
Hair Stylist – Bhava Beauty & Wellness
Heating and Air Conditioning Install / Service – R&H Mechanical
HVACR Technician – Vail Valley Works, Inc.
Inventory Specialist – Vail Valley Works, Inc.
Maintenance Mechanic – Vail Resorts, Inc.

Looking for a rewarding career in a high-demand pathway? Explore other local training opportunities at EagleCountyCareers.com.

CareerPlus is funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. The program was created by the recipient (Vail Valley Works) and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership.