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<\/p>\nResorts World New York City (RWNYC) celebrated the graduation of its largest-ever winter cohort from the Introduction to Gaming workforce development program on February 28, marking another milestone in the company\u2019s ongoing investment in career opportunities for local residents.<\/p>\n
Developed in partnership with York College CUNY and expanded to Kingsborough Community College, the Introduction to Gaming program provides participants with foundational training in table games operations, customer service, and the hospitality industry. The program began in 2022 and is designed to prepare graduates for careers in the gaming and hospitality sectors, while creating pathways to good-paying jobs in Queens. RWNYC has now helped train more than 350 local residents in gaming operations through the initiative.<\/p>\n
The graduation ceremony brought together community leaders, program partners, and elected officials who have championed workforce development and educational opportunity across Southeast Queens.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis program reflects Resorts World\u2019s deep commitment to investing in the people and communities that make Queens so vibrant,\u201d said Robert DeSalvio, President of Genting Americas East. \u201cThrough partnerships with institutions like York College and Kingsborough Community College, we\u2019re helping local residents gain the skills they need to build lasting careers in the gaming and hospitality industries.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cPrograms like Introduction to Gaming help connect our community members with meaningful career opportunities,\u201d said State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Chair of the New York State Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering. \u201cI\u2019m proud to support initiatives that strengthen workforce development in Queens and create pathways to long careers and upward mobility for our residents.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWorkforce training programs like the \u2018Introduction to Gaming\u2019 initiative show what\u2019s possible when our institutions work together to create real opportunities for local residents. Through their partnership with York College and Kingsborough Community College, Resorts World continues to lead the way in helping Southeast Queens residents gain the skills they need to support their families by building lasting careers,\u201d said New York State Senator Leroy Comrie.<\/p>\n
NYS Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman said, \u201cAs Chair of the Assembly Committee on Higher Education, I am proud to see our CUNY institutions \u2013 York College and Kingsborough\u2014partnering with local industry to create tangible results.\u201d This program is a prime example of how workforce development can bridge the gap between classroom learning and career success. We aren\u2019t just training individuals for jobs; we are building high-road career pathways that provide our neighbors in Queens with the tools to thrive and stay in their communities.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Introduction to Gaming program is part of RW Gives, Resorts World\u2019s commitment to community investment and workforce development throughout Queens.<\/p>\n
Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) is the Big Apple\u2019s only casino-hotel and has generated nearly $5 billion for the State\u2019s public education system since 2011. RWNYC fulfils the decades-long mission to turn the historic Aqueduct Racetrack into a gaming destination with approximately 5,500 slot machines and electronic table games. An average 5 million guests pass through RWNYC\u2019s doors annually, where they enjoy an extraordinary gaming, entertainment, and dining experience. In 2021, the 400-room Hyatt Regency JFK Airport at Resorts World New York City opened its doors \u2014 bringing the total investment at the site to $1.1 billion. Guests choose from several dining options, including the recently reopened RW Prime and the Good Friends Noodle House.<\/p>\n
RWNYC is operated by the Genting Group, a global company founded in 1965, with destination resort operations in the Catskills, Hudson Valley, Las Vegas, Bimini, Malaysia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. Genting has more than 50 years of experience in the travel and leisure industry and collectively employs approximately 30,000 people while offering an unparalleled resort experience to over 50 million visitors a year worldwide.<\/p>\n
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