TLDR Sands China launched a Responsible Gaming Youth Talent Development Programme with the University of Macau. The programme also includes the Youth Volunteers Association of Macau as a community partner. About 150 students applied, and 32 were chosen for the first round of training. Top students joined a 23-member group for a four-day study tour in Singapore. The group visited Marina Bay Sands and a second integrated resort during the trip.
Sands China has launched a new education programme for university students in Macau. The programme focuses on responsible gaming. It combines classroom learning with hands-on training.
The company partnered with the University of Macau on the project. The Youth Volunteers Association of Macau also joined the effort. Together they built a programme that mixes company experience with school resources.
This is the first time Sands China has used this kind of three-way partnership for responsible gaming work. The company said the goal is to help young people understand responsible gaming. It also wants to build their practical skills.
Sands said the programme fits into a larger goal. The company wants to help train future workers for Macau’s tourism and leisure industry. It sees the programme as a long-term investment in local talent.
Strong Interest From Students
About 150 University of Macau students applied for the programme. Organizers picked 32 students for the first round of training. The students were split into small groups.
Each group had to create a proposal to promote responsible gaming. Topics included education campaigns and community outreach. Students also explored social media, short videos, and financial awareness.
After the groups presented their ideas, judges picked the top performers. Those students joined staff from Sands China. They also joined members of the Institute for the Study of Commercial Gaming and the Youth Volunteers