Do You want to be prepared to succeed in a casino certification program?
Do You want to Earn More Money?
Do You want Employable Skills?
Then we want you!!
What is Ahead of the Game you ask? It is a workforce development job training opportunity.
- Springfield Public Schools initiative to start an amazing career at MGM Springfield or become gainfully employed at any other local business
- Participants will receive preliminary training to prepare for post-secondary certification programs relevant to casino related careers
- Program offerings to include resume writing, interviewing skills, dress for success workshops, and customer service skills training. Just to name a few.
- Preparation to apply to the Massachusetts Casino Career Training Institute (MCCTI-Gaming School)
The Ahead of the Game program is a 10-week course that allows students an introduction into several different career paths offered at the new MGM Springfield. Each week allows the student a glimpse into what each of the career paths offers. This allows the student to be able to make an informed decision or discover a new passion.
The following are the careers highlighted in the Ahead of the Game curriculum:
- Introduction to Casino Industry
- Customer Service
- Hospitality
- Gaming
- Culinary Arts
- Information Technology
- Cash Handling
- Marketing and Human Resources
- Security and Surveillance
- Computer Basics
Pre-requisites to enroll in Ahead of the Game:
- Fluent in the English Language
- Must have High School Diploma or GED/HiSET