VIDEO AND PHOTOS: 15th Annual Commonwealth Workforce Coalition Conference
- May 04, 2018
- by MGC Communications
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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission was pleased to sponsor the 2018 Commonwealth Workforce Coalition Conference. View video of Commissioner Bruce Stebbins’ remarks below, highlighting MGC’s support of the Build A Life That Works campaign and MassGaming’s efforts to create opportunities for minorities, women, and veterans in casino construction.
Additionally, Director of Workforce, Supplier, and Diversity Development Jill Griffin led a workshop called “Beat The Odds – Increasing Access to Gaming Industry Jobs”, providing workforce development councils and career centers with crucial information about recent updates to MGC’s licensing and registration requirements. MGM Springfield General Manager Alex Dixon also informed attendees about the MGM Springfield timeline, categories of job opportunities now available at the resort-casino, and the career pathways available for employees at MGM Springfield.
An exhibition table providing program attendees with information about the Build A Life That Works campaign, GameSense, and vendor/employment opportunities at Massachusetts gaming licensees
Materials about MGC’s responsible gaming efforts, the Build A Life That Works campaign, and GameSense
(l-r): MGC Program Manager Crystal Howard, and MGC Director of Workforce, Supplier, and Diversity Development Jill Griffin
Jill Griffin leads a workshop: “Beat The Odds – Increasing Access to Gaming Industry Jobs” with Holyoke Community College Vice President of Business and Community Services Jeffrey Hayden and MGM Springfield General Manager Alex Dixon
Holyoke Community College Vice President of Business and Community Services Jeffrey Hayden discusses the Massachusetts Casino Careers Training Institute, now open and enrolling classes at 95 State Street, Springfield, MA
MGM Springfield General Manager Alex Dixon leads participants in a game to illustrate the value of entertainment
UMass Boston Center for Social Policy Director Susan Crandall, PhD makes introductory remarks to conference attendees
MGC Commissioner Bruce Stebbins discusses the Build A Life That Works campaign to inform and connect women to opportunities in the building trades, as well as MGC’s efforts to ensure diversity during the construction phase of casino development
MGM Springfield General Manager Alex Dixon addresses conference attendees, highlighting career paths available at MGM Springfield
Attendees at the 2018 Commonwealth Workforce Coalition Conference
(l-r) MGC Commissioner Bruce Stebbins and UMass Boston Center for Social Policy Director Susan Crandall, PhD