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Last week, Brynlee Smith, Griffin Smith, and Mrs. Verratti were invited to attend the conference "Beyond the Path: Youth Charting the Course" with various stakeholders in the Vail Valley, to understand barriers to nurturing and retaining local talent in our mountain community. During the forum, remedies were identified, such as internships, career apprenticeships, and targeted guidance, but stakeholders recognized the need for improved access and connections for young people.
The keynote speaker of the event, sponsored by YouthPower 365 of the Vail Valley Foundation, was Dr. Doannie Tran, author of the Open System and managing partner of the Center for Innovation in Education, which collaborates with communities nationwide. Groups in attendance include Vail Resorts, Vail Health, Walking Mountains, Roundup River Ranch, Bright Futures, Core Transit, Elevar, Eagle County School District, University of Denver, Colorado Mountain College, and many more.
Brynlee and Griffin shared their experiences and asked thought-provoking questions; they are both positive examples of young people who take advantage of local opportunities to engage and give back. Thank you, Brynlee and Griffin, for representing VCHS so well to our greater community.
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