Ropeway Maintenance Technician Certificates at CMC

Lift Maintenance Training Program – Summer 2025

In Summer 2025, Colorado Mountain College will offer an intensive three-week training program June 16 - July 3 at its Leadville campus designed to fast-track students into careers in lift maintenance. This hands-on program prepares participants to enter the ski industry workforce immediately upon completion.

The curriculum leads to a Level 1 Certificate aligned with the National Ski Areas Association Lift Maintenance Resource Guide and its Level 1 Lift Mechanic Guidelines and learning outcomes.

CMC is partnering with ski industry employers who will support the program and consider top-performing students for immediate hire onto their lift maintenance teams.

Program Details for Summer Intensive

• Cost: $2,500 for program
• Room and board available and reasonably priced
• Students should plan to arrive June 15 and leave the afternoon of July 3
• Courses will be taught by industry professionals and employers will be onsite to recruit strong students. Job placement support and counseling will be included with the program.
• Classes are 8-5pm each day. Students are free weekends and evenings. Leadville sits at the head of a beautiful mountain valley. Staff and faculty are happy to help advise on fun activities for the non-class times.

CMC is also able to partner with ski areas and industry partners for remote and hybrid options.

Registration

Please complete the Register or Request Program Information form on this page and we'll be in touch soon!