The first class of Stockton University’s Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality, and Tourism in Atlantic City graduated its first class, the Press of Atlantic City reported March 12.
The 23 graduates attended the eight-week Integrated Casino Resorts Operations Certificate Program, which gives those wanting to enter the sector an overview of the industry. It also informs those who seek to work in management.
Institute Director Jane Bokunewicz told the Press, “When you work in the casino industry, sometimes you are in one specific area, such as human resources or food and beverage, and you don’t always get to see the whole big picture. We wanted to give a networking opportunity for the students to meet people from different organizations.
“We want them to get the latest information from people who do the job every single day, and talk about the challenges the industry is facing.”
Each of the eight weeks focuses on a different aspect of the business, and includes accounting, food and beverage, human resources, marketing and regulations, said Bokunewicz.
One program graduate, who was nominated to take it by Hard Rock Hotel percent Casino Atlantic City where he manages a restaurant, said: “That was really great for me because that means they see something in me. I can build on my career. I’ve always looked at the casino as one team, so this just helped reaffirm that.”
The university plans to offer the certification program again next year.
