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Mississippi casino college opens5 May 2008VICKSBURG, Mississippi -- As reported by the Clarion-Ledger: "Employee turnover and short staffs are problems already facing Vicksburg casinos, and the demand for skilled workers is about to get higher as a fifth casino begins hiring and another nears completion of a gaming room expansion. "Meanwhile, the city's first casino college has opened with goals of easing local shortages. "...Table dealer and housekeeping and food and beverage positions are the hardest positions to keep filled in area casinos. Not coincidentally, these are typically the lowest paying positions and require the least amount of experience. "And although the gaming houses provide solid benefits packages to full-time employees and incremental incentives for long-term employees, there is almost never a time when casinos are not hiring for these positions. "Retention bonuses are standard at nearly all casinos, as are several employee appreciation days throughout the year. "Ameristar Casino, Vicksburg's largest, also provides a new car for its team member of the year and prizes of up to $5,000 and all-expense-paid trips anywhere in the world to other valued employees. "...The Casino College of Mississippi is first in Vicksburg and third in the state. About 25 students have signed on..." |