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NMC to offer certificate in casino management
To meet workforce needs that are associated with the planned casino developments in the CNMI, the Northern Marianas College is quickly taking steps toward introducing a new certificate program in casino management.
According to the college, its Business Department is working with the College of Southern Nevada through a partnership made possible by the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education to launch its first Certificate of Achievement in Casino Management. This certificate will be 33 credits.
According to Barbara Merfalen, dean of Academic Programs and Services, the credits can be transferred into an associates degree for example into other WICHE institutions.
“This is just one of the many ways that the college is working to meet local workforce needs,” said NMC president Dr. Sharon Hart. “We plan to roll out other programs soon to expand training opportunities for residents; degree programs require board approval.”
“We are also excited at the possibility of having one of the faculty, with the approval from the department chair from the College of Southern Nevada, visit the island and offer his over 10 years of expertise in casino and gaming,” said Chavel Green, NMC Business Department chairperson.
The college, with key personnel on Tinian and Rota, will carry out a needs assessment regarding ways that it can work together to leverage resources; provide courses online, onsite (Saipan), and credit and non-credit courses/training.
Key leaders at NMC recently met with Best Sunshine International, Ltd. to offer the college’s assistance and expertise in preparing a future gaming workforce.
As a WICHE member, NMC has access to other members when looking at developing programs and courses that are not currently being offered at the institution. The resources available to us as a WICHE member are invaluable. (NMC)
