Community Talent Connection

with Erik Williams and Christy Beidel

Date: Friday February 21st

Time: 10am-12pm

Location/Address: Webinar

CareerWise coordinates apprenticeships among businesses, students, and educators that create opportunities for long-term impact. Today, the burden of educating the newest members of Colorado’s workforce falls directly on our schools; therefore, this is something that needs to change and should be a joint effort. CareerWise apprenticeships in Eagle County breaks down financial barriers, creating a highly-skilled workforce that meets the complex demands of Colorado mountain resort companies, and provides multiple options for the student upon successful completion of the program. A robust, business-led apprenticeship program that meets the needs of all students will put Colorado schools and businesses on a path towards success.

Erik Williams is the Director of Community Development for the Vail Valley Partnership.  He works daily to bring community members and businesses together through Vail Valley Works and other community initiatives.

Erik is also involved in visioning and implementation of larger community needs including workforce solutions. He works with local schools and businesses in career based initiatives including Career X, job shadowing and CareerWise Apprenticeships. Erik has a passion for this place and the people lucky enough to spend time here. He loves that his job puts him in a position to serve others.

Christy Beidel is VVP’s Workforce Manager. One piece of that is being the Customer Success Manager for the CareerWise Apprenticeship program. Christy ensures a successful apprentice experience for both the students and the business partners. She is responsible for student recruitment, on-boarding new business partners, and acting as a liaison between the school district, business partners and student apprentices.

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