The Sands Hospitality Immersion Program aims to create
pathways to careers in hospitality and tourism for students
from historically Black
colleges and universities.
LAS
VEGAS, June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Las Vegas
Sands (NYSE: LVS) and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)
today announced that 15 students representing 10 historically
Black colleges and universities
(HBCUs) from around the country have been selected to participate
in the second annual Sands Hospitality Immersion Program,
June 16-22 in Las Vegas.
Sands and TMCF, the only national organization exclusively
representing the Black college
community, established the Sands Hospitality Immersion Program to
encourage interest in travel, tourism and leisure by exposing HBCU
students to the inner workings of the Las
Vegas hospitality industry.
The 15 rising junior and senior students selected for the
exclusive summer program include Joshua
Lee, Alabama A&M University;
Waneysha Louissaint, Bethune-Cookman University; Tori Carlisle, Coppin State University;
Fatima Diallo, Eli Pearson, Salimah
Scott and Morayo Adeyemi,
Howard University; Mya Mendoza and Denise
White-Scott, Morgan State
University; Hizikiel Holloman and Trevor Elliott, North
Carolina A&T State University; Christian Nettles, North
Carolina Central University; Zora
Cunningham, Tuskegee University;
Malaysia Jones, Virginia Union
University; and Darryl Quick,
Jr., Winston-Salem University.
Students are studying a range of majors including business,
computer science, communications, finance, hospitality management,
information technology, marketing, sales and supply chain
management. They will receive a deep introduction to the travel,
tourism and leisure industry and its wide range of professional
positions, to inspire them to consider one of the world's
fastest-growing and largest employment fields.
"As a sales and marketing major, this experience will help me to
better understand customer engagement," said Zora Cunningham, a Tuskegee
University student and immersion program participant. "By
understanding this crucial practice in hospitality, I can apply
these strategies to broader marketing efforts. This experience will
also help me build valuable connections, gain practical insights
and develop a deeper appreciation for personalized service and
attention to detail."
The multi-day experience is being curated by the Harrah College
of Hospitality's Sands Center for Professional Development at the
University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Program elements include on-campus learning sessions with college
faculty, industry speakers and interactive activities such as a
cooking competition led by the college's executive chefs. Over the
course of the program, student participants will receive special
insider tours of integrated resorts, convention spaces and sports
venues.
In addition, students will visit Sands' corporate headquarters
to hear from professionals who will outline their experience in a
wide range of disciplines and provide insights into the realm of
professional services within the hospitality industry.
The travel, tourism and leisure industry continues to experience
tremendous job growth and encompasses many professional
positions. Beyond traditional hospitality tracks in hotel
operations or restaurants, meetings and venue management, the
industry offers career opportunities in finance, marketing, sales,
human resources, information technology, legal and other
professional service fields.
"The Sands Hospitality Immersion is a transformative initiative
designed to give HBCU students unparalleled access and exposure to
the dynamic field of hospitality. This program not only broadens
their career horizons but also equips them with the essential
skills and networks needed to thrive in a competitive industry. By
fostering a deeper understanding of hospitality, we are empowering
the next generation of leaders to drive innovation and excellence
in this vital sector," said Tristin
Rainey, senior manager of learning and talent at TMCF.
Sands established the Sands Hospitality Immersion Program as
part of the Sands Cares global community engagement program. It is
one of the company's many education and workforce development
initiatives, which include contributions to and partnerships with
higher education institutions, funding for scholarship programs,
on-property and industry-supported training opportunities for
students and hospitality professionals, and mentorship and
instruction from company leaders and experts.
"The Sands Hospitality Immersion Program advances two of our
core initiatives – helping to build a highly skilled, diverse
workforce in the hospitality industry and fostering opportunities
and advancement for young people from traditionally
underrepresented groups," said Ron
Reese, senior vice president of global communications and
corporate affairs, who spearheads corporate responsibility
initiatives at Sands. "We hope this unique experience will inspire
this talented group of students to consider the many opportunities
the hospitality industry offers."
To learn more about the Sands Cares community engagement program
and Sands' focus on developing the workforce of the future, visit
https://www.sands.com/responsibility.
To learn more about Thurgood Marshall College Fund, visit
https://www.tmcf.org/.
About Sands (NYSE: LVS)
Sands is the world's
preeminent developer and operator of world-class integrated
resorts. The company's iconic properties drive valuable leisure and
business tourism and deliver significant economic benefits,
sustained job creation, financial opportunities for local
businesses, and community investment to help make its host
regions ideal places to live, work and visit.
Sands' portfolio of properties includes Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and The Venetian
Macao, The Plaza Macao, The Londoner Macao, The
Parisian Macao and Sands Macao in Macao SAR, China, through majority ownership
in Sands China Ltd.
Dedicated to being a leader in corporate responsibility, Sands
is anchored by the core tenets of serving people, communities and
the planet. The company's ESG leadership has led to inclusion on
the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for World and North America, as well as Fortune's list of
the World's Most Admired Companies. To learn more,
visit www.sands.com.
About Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Established in
1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation's
largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. TMCF member schools
include the publicly supported Historically Black Colleges and
Universities, Historically Black Community Colleges, and
Predominantly Black Institutions, enrolling nearly 80% of all
students attending Black colleges and universities. Through
scholarships, capacity building and research initiatives,
innovative programs, and strategic partnerships, TMCF is a vital
resource in the K-12 and higher education space. The organization
is also the source of top employers seeking top talent for
competitive internships and good jobs. TMCF is a 501(c)(3)
tax-exempt, charitable organization. For more information about
TMCF, visit www.tmcf.org.
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