Finally, we offer a range of employee support webinars for corporate Team Members in monthly online sessions covering topics such as preventing burnout, digital health, sleep, selfcare and open communication. Business and Partner Development: Sands China welcomed its 11th and 12th cohorts in the Sands Procurement Academy, a complimentary SME training program focused on sharing practical business knowledge and helping participants gain skills to develop their businesses. The academy provides SMEs with tailor-made practical training modules presented by lecturers with diverse expertise in six core areas: logistics management, quality assurance, procurement contract basics, procurement process and system overview, the Sands Supplier Code of Conduct and Macao labor law fundamentals. The program has provided more than 7,000 training hours since 2017, and more than 450 suppliers have enrolled. A new program in 2022, the Go from the Heart training at Sands China assisted partners affected by the pandemic slowdown in preparation for the return of business and the opening of The Londoner Macao. Aimed at improving emotional intelligence and strengthening empathy, the training for hotel and tourism practitioners demonstrated how to provide high-quality interactions to guests. Hospitality Education and Job Skills: This past year, we invested in a number of educational programs to provide pathways to careers in hospitality, as well as build skill sets for the local job market. In Macao, Sands China launched the awardwinning City of Gourmet – Youth Development and Integration Program, a 20-segment series designed to develop young food and beverage talent. Featuring industry experts and Sands China’s world-class chocolate and tea masters as tutors, programs inspired trainees while equipping them with valuable skills. City of Gourmet, which aims to help trainees be promoted to assistant managers within 18 months, was the winner in the Youth Empowerment Initiative category at the Pacific Asia Travel Association Gold Awards 2022. Sands China also established a three-year Stage Technology and Event Production Course in collaboration with the Sino-Portuguese Vocational and Technical School beginning in the 2022–2023 school year. The unique program provides secondary school students with an unparalleled opportunity to learn about entertainment-related jobs, develop specific skill sets and create entertainment career pathways. Courses in production management, audio visual, lighting, costuming, prop management and scenic designs are augmented by professional guidance from Sands China experts and opportunities to practice at leading entertainment events in the company’s resorts. Finally, Sands China continued its Ready, Get Set, Go! internship program with 50 students in 2022 and rounded out the experience with group projects in event planning, video production and copywriting. In addition, the New Start employment seminar, organized with Macao’s Labour Affairs Bureau, helped local job seekers explore career possibilities, polish their interview skills and find opportunities through on-site job matching. EXPLOR I NG HOSP I TAL I T Y CAREERS The new Go! Explore the Infinity of Sands China program provided local secondary and tertiary students in Macao with a valuable opportunity to discover potential paths in the hospitality and tourism industry. Aimed at strengthening career-planning knowledge and fostering interest in the integrated resort industry, the program attracted 360 students for in-depth introductions and immersive experiences with eight core Sands China departments: front office, concierge, housekeeping, e-commerce, facilities, food and beverage, recreation and floral operations. Students also gained useful job-hunting skills through workshops in which they participated in mock interviews, worked on resume writing and learned presentation skills. In Singapore, Sands and Marina Bay Sands jointly established a $1 million Hospitality Scholarship Program to help cultivate a pipeline of talent and capitalize on the tremendous tourism growth projected over the coming years. Kicking off in 2023, the program will support more than 100 Singaporean students in pursuing hospitality and tourism-related courses of study at six institutes of higher learning. Marina Bay Sands also continued its In Conversation With series featuring learning sessions for students and aspiring professionals with chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud, filmmakers for the Disney Pixar animated film Turning Red, and environmental and sustainability experts from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. APPENDIX GOVERNANCE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT OUR PERFORMANCE INTRODUCTION OUR STRATEGY 25 CLOSING
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