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Las Vegas Sands and Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Select 13 Hospitality Scholarship Recipients

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Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has partnered with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) to award 13 Sands Hospitality Advancement Scholarships to students from Hispanic-serving institutions in Las Vegas and the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. The scholarships, valued at $5,000 and $2,500, support students preparing for careers in the travel, tourism, and leisure industry.

Recipients attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, College of Southern Nevada, University of North Texas, and Dallas College. This initiative is part of Sands' commitment to building a thriving hospitality industry workforce and its 2021-2025 ambition to invest $200 million in workforce development. By the end of 2023, Sands had contributed $181 million toward this goal.

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) ha collaborato con l'Associazione Hispanica dei Collegi e Università (HACU) per concedere 13 Borse di Studio per il Miglioramento dell'Ospitalità Sands a studenti provenienti da istituzioni che servono la comunità ispanica a Las Vegas e nell'area metropolitana di Dallas-Fort Worth. Le borse di studio, del valore di $5.000 e $2.500, sostengono gli studenti che si preparano per carriere nell'industria dei viaggi, del turismo e del tempo libero.

I destinatari frequentano l'Università del Nevada, Las Vegas, il College of Southern Nevada, l'Università del North Texas e il Dallas College. Questa iniziativa fa parte dell'impegno di Sands per costruire una forza lavoro prospera nel settore dell'ospitalità e della sua ambizione 2021-2025 di investire $200 milioni nello sviluppo della forza lavoro. Entro la fine del 2023, Sands aveva contribuito con $181 milioni a questo obiettivo.

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) se ha asociado con la Asociación Hispana de Colegios y Universidades (HACU) para otorgar 13 Becas de Avance en Hospitalidad Sands a estudiantes de instituciones que sirven a la comunidad hispana en Las Vegas y el área metropolitana de Dallas-Fort Worth. Las becas, valoradas en $5,000 y $2,500, apoyan a los estudiantes que se preparan para carreras en la industria de viajes, turismo y ocio.

Los beneficiarios asisten a la Universidad de Nevada, Las Vegas, al College of Southern Nevada, a la Universidad del Norte de Texas y al Dallas College. Esta iniciativa es parte del compromiso de Sands de construir una fuerza laboral próspera en la industria de la hospitalidad y su ambición 2021-2025 de invertir $200 millones en el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral. Para finales de 2023, Sands había contribuido con $181 millones hacia este objetivo.

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS)는 히스패닉 대학 및 대학 협회 (HACU)와 협력하여 라스베이거스와 달라스-포트워스 대도시 지역의 히스패닉 서비스 기관의 학생들에게 13개의 Sands 환대 발전 장학금을 수여했습니다. 장학금은 $5,000 및 $2,500의 가치를 지니며, 여행, 관광 및 여가 산업에서 경력을 준비하는 학생들을 지원합니다.

수혜자는 네바다 대학교 라스베이거스, 남부 네바다 대학, 노스 텍사스 대학교, 달라스 대학에 재학 중입니다. 이 이니셔티브는 Sands가 번창하는 환대 산업의 인력을 구축하기 위한 약속의 일환이며, 2021-2025년 동안 2억 달러를 인력 개발에 투자하겠다는 야망의 일환입니다. 2023년 말까지 Sands는 이 목표를 위해 1억 8,100만 달러를 기여했습니다.

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) s'est associé à l'Association hispanique des collèges et universités (HACU) pour attribuer 13 bourses de perfectionnement en hôtellerie Sands à des étudiants provenant d'institutions au service des Hispaniques à Las Vegas et dans la région métropolitaine de Dallas-Fort Worth. Les bourses, d'une valeur de 5 000 $ et 2 500 $, soutiennent des étudiants se préparant à des carrières dans l'industrie des voyages, du tourisme et des loisirs.

Les récipiendaires fréquentent l'Université du Nevada, Las Vegas, le College of Southern Nevada, l'Université du Nord du Texas et le Dallas College. Cette initiative fait partie de l'engagement de Sands à construire une main-d'œuvre prospère dans l'industrie de l'hospitalité et de son ambition 2021-2025 d'investir 200 millions de dollars dans le développement de la main-d'œuvre. À la fin de 2023, Sands avait contribué à hauteur de 181 millions de dollars à cet objectif.

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) hat sich mit der Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) zusammengetan, um 13 Sands Hospitality Advancement Stipendien an Studierende von hispanischen Bildungseinrichtungen in Las Vegas und dem Dallas-Fort Worth-Gebiet zu vergeben. Die Stipendien, im Wert von 5.000 und 2.500 Dollar, unterstützen Studierende, die sich auf Karrieren in der Reise-, Tourismus- und Freizeitindustrie vorbereiten.

Die Empfänger sind an der University of Nevada, Las Vegas, dem College of Southern Nevada, der University of North Texas und dem Dallas College immatrikuliert. Diese Initiative ist Teil des Engagements von Sands, eine florierende Belegschaft in der Gastgewerbeindustrie aufzubauen, und Teil seines Wunsches von 2021-2025, 200 Millionen Dollar in die Entwicklung der Belegschaft zu investieren. Bis Ende 2023 hatte Sands 181 Millionen Dollar zu diesem Ziel beigetragen.

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The Sands Hospitality Advancement Scholarships with HACU support hospitality students from Hispanic-serving institutions in Las Vegas and the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) today announced it has partnered with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) to award 13 students at HACU-member schools with Sands Hospitality Advancement Scholarships in support of their preparation for careers in the travel, tourism and leisure industry.

Students receiving the $5,000 and $2,500 scholarships attend University of Nevada, Las Vegas (3 recipients); College of Southern Nevada (2 recipients); University of North Texas (5 recipients); and Dallas College (1 recipient).

"HACU is excited to partner with Las Vegas Sands in this scholarship supporting students who are working towards a career in the hospitality industry," said HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores. "Our nation's Hispanic-Serving Institutions have always been conduits for talent to all industries and these scholarships provide financial assistance to students who show promise and commitment to their future success."

Sands established the Sands Hospitality Advancement Scholarships with HACU, the only national association representing Hispanic-serving Institutions (HSIs), as part of the company's commitment to building a thriving hospitality industry workforce.

"We want to help cultivate diverse and highly capable talent to support the strength of our industry," Ron Reese, senior vice president of global communications and corporate affairs, who spearheads corporate responsibility initiatives at Sands, said. "This program joins a number of initiatives we have to help ensure the hospitality industry can best capitalize on its continued growth with a solid pipeline of future talent, while empowering people from different backgrounds to enter the field." 

Sands' broad array of hospitality education initiatives include the Sands Hospitality Immersion Program with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the Sands Hospitality Scholarship Program in Singapore, underwriting for the 2024 University of North Texas Las Vegas Study Tour, other scholarship funding and partnerships with higher education institutions, on-property and industry-supported training opportunities for students and hospitality professionals, and mentorship and instruction from company leaders.

The company's focus on hospitality education is a core component of its 2021-2025 ambition to invest $200 million in workforce development. At the end of 2023, Sands had contributed $181 million toward achieving this target.

Funding for the Sands Hospitality Advancement Scholarships comes through the Sands Cares global community engagement program. To learn more about Sands Cares and Sands' focus on developing the workforce of the future in the hospitality industry, read the company's latest ESG report: https://www.sands.com/resources/reports/. To learn more about Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, visit https://www.hacu.net/hacu/default.asp.

About Sands (NYSE: LVS)
Sands is the leading global developer and operator of integrated resorts. The company's iconic properties drive valuable leisure and business tourism and deliver significant economic benefits, sustained job creation, financial opportunities for local businesses and community investment to help make its host regions ideal places to live, work and visit.

Sands' portfolio of properties includes Marina Bay Sands® in Singapore and The Venetian® MacaoThe Londoner Macao®The Parisian Macao®, The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, and Sands® Macao in Macao SAR, China, through majority ownership in Sands China Ltd.

Dedicated to being a leader in corporate responsibility, Sands is anchored by the core tenets of serving people, communities and the planet. The company's ESG leadership has led to inclusion on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for World and North America, as well as Fortune's list of the World's Most Admired Companies. To learn more, visit www.sands.com.

About the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, founded in 1986, represents more than 500 colleges and universities in the United States, Latin America, Spain and school districts throughout the U.S. HACU is the only national association representing existing and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The Association's headquarters is in San Antonio, Texas, with offices in Washington, D.C, Sacramento, California, and Chicago, Illinois.

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FAQ

How many Sands Hospitality Advancement Scholarships did Las Vegas Sands (LVS) award in partnership with HACU?

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) awarded 13 Sands Hospitality Advancement Scholarships in partnership with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).

What is the value of the Sands Hospitality Advancement Scholarships awarded by LVS?

The Sands Hospitality Advancement Scholarships awarded by Las Vegas Sands (LVS) are valued at $5,000 and $2,500.

How much has Las Vegas Sands (LVS) contributed towards its workforce development goal as of 2023?

By the end of 2023, Las Vegas Sands (LVS) had contributed $181 million towards its $200 million workforce development goal for 2021-2025.

Which universities received Sands Hospitality Advancement Scholarships from Las Vegas Sands (LVS)?

The Sands Hospitality Advancement Scholarships were awarded to students from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; College of Southern Nevada; University of North Texas; and Dallas College.

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