As Colorado ski areas gear up for the winter season, some
staffing executives may be concerned over how to feel the gap of needed
employees. The population of
Breckenridge, CO increases from 3,400 to 36,150 people during season!
With increase in population, comes the need of a town and a
mountain to cater to its customers.
Finding workers to fill that need is often difficult, and oftentimes the
ski industry looks to foreign nationals to come and work in the United
States. Unfortunately, the immigration
regulations allowing for seasonal workers are restrictive and difficult to
navigate. Add to the difficulty that the
Immigration & Nationality Act only allows a total of 66,000 seasonal
workers nation-wide each year, and many of our local ski areas are looking for
other options.
Some positions in the ski areas don’t necessarily require
only a seasonal need, but also a particular athletic skill set. Many professional athletes are looking for a
place to train during the season, and also to be eligible for employment. This is where a P-1 visa for Professional
Athletes or an O-1 visa for internationally acclaimed athletes might help for
businesses who have missed the 66,000 cap, or have a different need in
employment. Now may be the time to see
what other avenues may be available for that employee you were looking for,
season is just around the corner.
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