In the News – SOS Outreach and Northstar California Introduce Teenagers to the Ski Industry
March 7, 2025 | Member Submitted
Originally Published in Moonshine Ink, 03/07,2025, Staff Writers
SOS Outreach, a nonprofit focused on outdoor-based mentorship, has partnered with Northstar California to introduce teenagers to career paths within the ski industry. This experience represents an element of SOS Outreach’s multi-year curriculum designed to foster a sense of belonging and personal growth in kids and teenagers through skiing and snowboarding, mentorship, community service, social-emotional learning workshops, and career development. Industry Day, an event for middle and high school students in their fourth year of SOS’ Mentor Program, offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at ski resort operations and management.
In preparation for Industry Day, youth collaborate with their peers and mentors to formulate thoughtful questions for resort leaders. They will tour departments such as snowmaking, ski patrol, lift operations, and food and beverage, learning firsthand about these critical roles and what skills are necessary to succeed.