Snowsports Industries America (SIA) announced that it will begin a six-month training program focused on inclusion in the winter outdoor industry. SIA will be joined by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), National Ski Patrol (NSP), Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) and Share Winter Foundation, as well as the Executive Committee of the SIA Board of Directors.
“Inclusion is extremely important to SIA, and we’re proud to come together with these leaders to better understand how the winter outdoor industry can affect positive change,” said Nick Sargent, SIA president. “SIA is eager for the opportunity to embark on this journey and collaborate with our peers on a topic that’s critically important to our industry now and well beyond.”
SIA and industry leaders plan to meet twice per week for a total of 24 sessions to identify ideas and best practices to the benefit of their organizations. Although the six-month training course is exclusive to the leaders of these organizations, SIA will continue to offer educational resources and training to all members via their education platforms.
