LVSC(US:LVS) Prnewswireยท2024-06-11 17:00Core Insights - The Sands Hospitality Immersion Program aims to create career pathways in hospitality and tourism for students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) [1][6] - The program is a collaboration between Las Vegas Sands and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), focusing on exposing HBCU students to the hospitality industry [1][9] Program Details - 15 students from 10 HBCUs have been selected for the second annual program, taking place from June 16-22 in Las Vegas [1][2] - Participants are studying various majors including business, computer science, communications, finance, hospitality management, and marketing [3][4] - The program includes on-campus learning sessions, industry speaker interactions, and hands-on activities such as a cooking competition [3][4] Industry Context - The travel, tourism, and leisure industry is experiencing significant job growth and offers diverse career opportunities beyond traditional hospitality roles [4][5] - The Sands Hospitality Immersion Program is part of Sands' broader community engagement initiatives aimed at workforce development and education [6][7] Corporate Responsibility - Sands emphasizes building a skilled, diverse workforce and providing opportunities for underrepresented groups through this program [7] - The company is recognized for its corporate responsibility efforts, including sustainability and community investment [8]