Jeff
Gural &Tioga Downs supported creation of this degree program from early
idea through application for certification, Tioga Downs Executives to teach
courses
New York State’s Education
Department recently announced the certification of a new degree program in
Casino Management to be offered at SUNY Broome Community College.
A Southern Tier facility - under
careful rules and regulations put forth by legislation twice passed, the voters
of New York State through referendum, the New York State Gaming Commission, and
the New York Gaming Facility Location Board – is eligible to receive a full
casino license. Tioga Downs is an applicant for that license.
“New York State has made
responsible economic development and job creation its highest priority, and the
return of gaming dollars being spent out-of-state is an important aspect of the
Southern Tier’s growth,” said Tioga Downs owner Jeff Gural. “SUNY Broome’s
Casino Management program is an integral part of this effort – one the entire
Tioga Downs family was very pleased to support.”
Tioga Downs Executives helped
develop the SUNY program, participating in meetings over a two-year period,
reviewing and adding to the curriculum, and aiding in course selection.
Security, culinary, casino operations, marketing, equine, and HR departments
all participated. Tioga Downs Executives will also be teaching courses.
The expansion of Tioga Downs to a
full casino facility would require the education and training of new employees
to manage table games and operations. New hospitality positions – in hotel,
resort, restaurant, and spa facilities - would also be generated under the full
gaming application submitted.
Tom Osiecki, Chief Operating
Officer of Tioga Downs, stressed the importance of “pre-training and education”
in staffing expanded operations: “While every casino and resort has their own
programs for new employees, those coming to us with a degree in relevant
management certainly will have a leg up. Tioga Downs’ application for a full
casino license stresses how quickly it can be operational, with expanded
contributions to our state and local economy. Making that happen depends on the
education our employees receive.”
“SUNY Broome has been a pleasure
to work with,” Jeff Gural concluded. “I was impressed by their enthusiasm, and
commitment to preparing students for the opportunities provided by this
exciting new economic development initiative.”
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