Gibbs College in Cranston Announces New Business Concentration in Casino Operations.CRANSTON, R.I. -- Associate degree prepares students for supervisory positions in booming gaming industry Gibbs College Katharine Gibbs College is a private for-profit institution of higher learning based in the United States of America, founded by Katharine Gibbs. As the Providence School in Rhode Island, it was originally founded by Katharine Gibbs in 1911 as a selective institution to in Cranston today announced that it will begin offering a Casino Operations concentration to students pursuing a career in the expanding gaming industry. Students will be able to earn an Associate in Science degree in Business Operations Business operations are those activities involved in the running of a business for the purpose of producing value for the stakeholders. Compare business processes. The outcome of business operations is the harvesting of value from assets with a concentration in Casino Operations in as little as eighteen months. Responding to new job and employment trends, Gibbs College updates and adds programs to meet the career demands of numerous growth industries. Employment in gaming services occupations is projected to grow faster than average for all occupations through 2012, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Bureau of Labor Statistics Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) A research agency of the U.S. Department of Labor; it compiles statistics on hours of work, average hourly earnings, employment and unemployment, consumer prices and many other variables. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Job prospects are considered brightest for those applicants who possess a degree or certification in gaming or other hospitality-related field. "The steady growth of our industry could translate to a 20-35% increase nationally in demand for new talent over the next ten years," said JoAnn Webber, Senior Vice President of Human Resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. at Foxwoods Resort Casino Foxwoods Resort Casino is a hotel-casino in Ledyard, Connecticut. It is the largest casino in the world, as measured by floor space for gaming, with 340,000 sq ft (31,587 m²) [1]. The entire resort comprises 4,700,000 sq ft (440,000 m²) of space. in Mashantucket, Connecticut. "We are excited that the new gaming program at Gibbs will provide a steady stream of candidates who will have a solid understanding of gaming operations as well as management and business skills." The casino operations concentration is a broad academic program, giving students a deep understanding of business principles related to gaming operations and training. --The casino operations concentration includes relevant professional studies in the areas of cash management, gaming management, current trends in casino gaming and legal and regulatory aspects of gaming. These courses give students an overview of the industry, as well as provide the specific management skills required by employers. --The program integrates a strong business component, including six core classes such as accounting, statistics, human resources, and ethics. --Ten general education classes that include courses in the humanities, the social sciences, math and science complete the program requirements. "The rapid growth we have seen in the gaming industry has created a strong demand for industry professionals who understand the intricate demands of the gaming environment," said Gibbs College president Wynn Blanton. "Graduates of our program will receive broad and in-depth academic training to prepare them for supervisory roles in gaming establishments." Gibbs College is developing an Advisory Board for the program, whose responsibilities will include ensuring that the concentration curriculum remains current with industry trends, initiating program enhancements, and serving as the school's liaison to the casino/hospitality industry. Gibbs College in Cranston will begin offering classes in the Casino Operations concentration on January 9, 2006. Applications are currently being accepted for the program. For additional information about Gibbs College's concentration in Casino Operations, call our Admissions Department at 401-824-5300. About Gibbs College For over 90 years, the Years, The the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109] See : Time Gibbs Schools (originally, Katherine Gibbs Schools) have successfully helped students reach their professional goals. The first of the Katherine Gibbs Schools, Gibbs College in Cranston offers career-oriented Associate degree and certificate programs in fields such as Criminal Justice, Information Technology and Health Information Technology, Medical Assisting, Visual Communications, and Business Studies. Our programs are hands-on and industry-current in order to provide our students with the critical thinking, business and substantive skills they need to achieve success in their chosen fields. Gibbs College is accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) is a non-profit education corporation recognized by the United States Secretary of Education and Council for Higher Education Accreditation as an independent and autonomous national accrediting body that to award academic Associate degrees and certificates and has been approved by the Rhode Island Rhode Island, island, United States Rhode Island, island, 15 mi (24 km) long and 5 mi (8 km) wide, S R.I., at the entrance to Narragansett Bay. It is the largest island in the state, with steep cliffs and excellent beaches. 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