Wynn Boston Harbor, Lasell Announce Partnership For Hospitality Students

EVERETT, MA – Wynn Boston Harbor and Lasell College this week announced a collaboration to prepare students for careers in the hospitality industry. The partnership will develop curriculum, expand training and field experience and create dual research projects to create a pipeline for management positions and leadership roles in the event, hospitality, casino and resort industries.

“This is a breakthrough partnership that will not only attract and prepare local students for a great and long-lasting career at Wynn Boston Harbor and other hotels and restaurants, but also provide continuing education opportunities for existing Wynn employees,” Robert DeSalvio, president of Wynn Boston Harbor, said in a statement.

Through the partnership, Lasell will expand its efforts to recruit from communities surrounding the Wynn resort in Everett and offer Wynn employees on-campus and online professional development workshops, certificate programs and undergraduate and graduate degree programs in hospitality at special tuition rates.

Lasell College President Michael Alexander said he believes the alliance is a natural extension of the college's commitment to experiential learning. According to a press release, Lasell was the first higher education institution in Massachusetts to offer a degree in Resort and Casino Management.

"Lasell is widely recognized for its emphasis on connected learning which integrates multidisciplinary academic programs with hands-on experiences," Alexander said in a statement. "Our students will now have access to top industry experts, will work with faculty on timely research assignments and gain the in-depth experience that will distinguish them from others competing for internships and jobs.”

Lasell's Resort and Casino Management program exposes students to every aspect of the industry, from facilities operations and regulations to human resources, accounting, event planning and marketing.

"Given the Wynn Boston Harbor’s world-class facilities, exceptional amenities and personalized services, our students will have the opportunity to apply what they learn in the classroom to real-world experiences in an amazing setting," Alexander said.

The Wynn Boston Harbor and Lasell College initiative will formally launch during the 2017-18 school year.

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