October 15, 2016, Vail, CO:  Yale University’s School of Management is joining forces with the Vail Centre to offer a variety of courses beginning with custom programs for Inclusive Leadership and Sustainability. One of the top business schools in the country, Yale is recognized for creating leaders for business and society.  These are individuals who can see the implications of business decisions on the broader society around them and grasp how political and cultural trends are likely to affect their ventures.

Yale’s focus on inclusive leadership and sustainability are integral to the university’s approach to teaching throughout the institution. Recognized as a leader in these areas, Yale is  partnering with the Vail Centre to bringing these courses to the Vail Valley.  The courses from Yale will kick off  with Diverse and Inclusive Leadership from June 23-26, 2017. A course on sustainability will be scheduled for the fall of 2017.

“The Yale School of Management is very excited to be working with the Vail Centre.  This strategic partnership gives Yale the opportunity to expand its reach to the beautiful Rocky Mountains and offer Yale certificate programs to destination learners in an inspiring location,” said Lisa Kammert, Director of Client & Curriculum Development, Yale University School of Management.

“We are thrilled to initiate our partnership with Yale with courses on diversity and sustainability.  These are two areas of great importance for the Vail Centre and will help support professionals throughout the state of Colorado to expand their professional capabilities,” noted Ross Iverson, CEO of the Vail Centre.  “Today, graduate education is being totally transformed by the ability to provide a laser focus on key business practices through certificate courses that provide experiential business development and improve professional opportunities. We are especially pleased to include Yale University’s custom programs in the Vail Centre’s robust offerings.”

As one of the world’s leading institutions of higher learning, Yale’s preeminence has been attracting top students and faculty since it was founded in 1701.  Yale faculty, staff and alumni have earned 50 Nobel Prizes, it is the alma mater of 5 US presidents, 17 Supreme Court Justices along with numerous Academy Awards winners.

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