Sands China Ltd. successfully held its third seminar in the ¡§A Complete Management World Forum 2011 / 2012¡¨ series Thursday, in cooperation with the Macau Institute of Management (MIM). The November 3 seminar at the Adelson Advanced Education Center focused on the meetings and convention industry, and featured Ms. Fion Lai, Senior Conference Manager, The VenetianR Macao-Resort-Hotel, and Mr. Thomas Chow, Training Consultant, Macau Institute of Management.

Around 100 people were in attendance, including Sands China team members, university students and government workers, among others. Mr. Chow addressed the topic of efficient meetings and convention planning and management using examples from his extensive experience, while Ms. Lai explained The Venetian Macao¡¦s process of organizing large-scale exhibitions using the examples of Ice World and Auto Extravaganza 2010

The aims of the seminar were to share the latest management information, case studies and experience with people interested in continuing their education and to young managers, to give them a better understanding of market trends, enhance their skills and to enhance their competitiveness.

Thursday¡¦s seminar follows two successful seminars in May and July, jointly organized by Sands China and MIM. The two signed a Memorandum of Understanding in April, setting the foundation for their collaboration in supporting the education, professional development and continuous learning of the Macao community. ¡§A Complete Management World Forum 2011 / 2012¡¨ seeks to promote ongoing education and learning initiatives and to develop management professionals in Macao.

Chaminade University and the Macau Institute of Management signed an agreement Friday to offer the Hawaii-based school¡¦s masters of business administration program and degree at the Asian institute.

¡§The partnership with MIM allows Chaminade to develop the global scope of its offering and will provide for strong interaction between the faculty at Chaminade and those in Macau,¡¨ Chaminade President Bernard Ploeger said in a statement.

Michael Fassiotto, assistant provost and director of Graduate Services at Chaminade, will work with the institute to collaborate on faculty, curriculum, and teaching methods.

Chaminade will send three of its instructors to Macau in 2012 as lead teachers for the program. They will work with Macau Institute faculty to meet Chaminade and MIM standards. The length of their tenure has not been determined yet.

Macau Institute of Management director Oscar Chan, head of academics Lucius Lai and registrar Kevin Lei represented the school Friday to sign the deal at Chaminade.

(Macao, July 26, 2011) ¡V Following on from the success of the 1st forum in May, Sands China Ltd (SCL) and Macau Institute of Management (MIM) jointly organized the second forum yesterday and it had attracted a full house attendance.

The two invited speakers yesterday were Ms Cary Yuen, Training Consultant from Macau Institute of Management and Ms Hongyan Wen, Director of Human Resources from Venetian Macau Limited. The two-hour session was successfully held at the Adelson Advanced Education Center, The Venetian Macao. In the forum, Ms Cary Yuen shared her hands-on experience and valuable insights with the audience on enriching their knowledge in how to supervise Generation Y. And Ms Hongyan Wen shared her perspectives and insights on issues and exposed the audience to best practices and proven solutions for the talent recruitment and retention under keen competition nowadays.

The forum attracted more than 100 practitioners from various government departments, companies and organizations, including Macau SAR Government Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau ¡AMacau SAR Government Finance Services Bureau, CEM, CTM, The Landmark Macau, Shun Tak Holdings (Macau) Limited, Ponte 16, Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre, Hotel Beverly Plaza Macau, Melco Crown Entertainment, Galaxy Macau, Macau Matters, Venetian Macau Limited, just to name a few.

Founded in 1988, MIM is a subsidiary of Macau Management Association and is committed to providing the highest quality education and continuous learning programs to different industry sectors. SCL is a dynamic enterprise; it helps to promote regional economic development actively. In light to develop local talents, SCL provides both on-the-job and professional trainings; and career development programs to the fellow employees.

In this April, SCL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with MIM, it is a foundation of collaboration between the two parties in supporting the education, professional development and continuous learning of the Macau community. ¡§A Complete Management World Forum¡¨ in 2011 and 2012 is a joint cooperation between SCL and MIM to promote ongoing education and learning initiatives, to develop management professionals in Macao.

A delegation of 36 guests from Zhejiang Textile & Fashion Vocational College received a warm welcome from Dr. Oscar CHAN, Director of MIM and Mr. Michael FONG, Project Manager of MIM in their visit to MIM on 13 July 2011.

Having listened to the introduction of MIM, Mr. CHEN Guang, the Deputy Secretary of Party Committee of Zhejiang Textile & Fashion Vocational College stated that they have a lot to learn from MIM, especially, curriculum development and manpower incubation. This visit allows them to have a better understanding of higher education in Macau, and strengthen the teaching and research cooperation between the institutes in Macau and the Mainland.

Dr. CHAN responded that providing continuing education to working adults is the current trend in Macau¡¦s education development. This is also proven by the recent initiative by the Macau SAR Government¡¦s to launch the Continuing Education scheme. As the only institute in Macau providing Facility Management (FM) degree program, Dr. Oscar CHAN also introduced the application and development direction of FM in Macau. Besides education, MIM also conducted researches on the needs of different industries in Macau and published ¡§Guidelines for Teenagers in Selection of Profession¡¨ to provide local youths more reference materials.

The participants agree that the visit can further enhance the cross exchange of education services between the two places and establish effective platforms for future cooperation.

The graduation ceremony of ¡§Companhia de Electricidade de Macau (CEM) Integrated Training Programme 2010 / 2011¡¨, conducted by CEM and MIM, was held yesterday. The programme covers leadership, service management, and communication skills, etc. Its duration is 8 months. There were 16 students in this cohort. And, CEM plans to conduct other cohorts next year as well.

The ceremony was presided by CEM Executive Director, Mr. Jorge VIEIRA, Council Chairman of MMA, Mr. LAU Veng Seng, Tommy, and Director of MIM, Dr. Oscar CHAN together at the Plaza Restaurant. Mr. VIEIRA praised the CEM staff¡¦s effort in the programme and encouraged them to continue to explore and maximize their potentials. Dr. CHAN expects the students to be able to effectively apply what they learnt in the programme in their workplace.

Since the 1st cohort started in 2004 till the 4th cohort completed this year , there are over 80 graduates for the programme. The programme helps raise their productivity and enhance their capabilities to face challenges and opportunities. At present, many graduates have been promoted to senior management positions. Last year, each CEM staff on average received 29 hours of training, i.e. 52% more than the average amount in 2009.

Four honorable guests from IFMA paid a warm visit to MMA in Macau on 23rd and 24th June. With MMA¡¦s accompany, they then went to visit Mr. LAU Si Io, the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, the Macau S.A.R. Government. In this visit, IFMA introduced what FM is. More importantly, they also shared with Mr. LAU about their international experience of FM planning and applications, FM professional development, and their WWP - World WorkPlace. They even invited Macau to form teams to join this yearly exposition (WWP) next year.

The honorable guests from IFMA include:

ƒÜ ¡DMr. Francis Joseph Kuhn, Chairman of IFMA
ƒÜ ¡DMr. Michael Davison Moss, Chief Operating Officer for IFMA
ƒÜ ¡DMrs. Kathy O¡¨Neal Roper, First Vice Chair of IFMA Associate Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology
ƒÜ ¡DMr. Christopher Peter Hodges, IFMA Fellow Member of IFMA¡¦s Education and Sustainability Committees

¡§The Handbook of Accountancy and Finance for Non-Profit Organizations¡¨ and ¡§The Difficulties and Solutions for Small-&-Medium Enterprises¡¨ issued by MIM are now available!

¡§The Handbook of Accountancy and Finance for Non-Profit Organizations¡¨ focuses on the potential accounting problems faced by general non-profit organizations. It also illustrates the relevant accounting work of non-profit-oriented organizations. This handbook is exactly the most appropriate reference for accountants to handle the difficulties in their work.

¡§The Difficulties and Solutions for Small-&-Medium Enterprises¡¨ mainly analyzes the industrial structures, expansion constraints, threats and opportunities of small-&-medium enterprises (SMEs) in various sectors. This publication also concludes some suggested measures after investigating the tough business environment faced by most SMEs.

With the sponsor of the Macao Foundation, these 2 books are available to non-profit organizations, SMEs, related academic institutes FREE. For details, please call our office at 2832-3233.

9 honorable guests, including Mr. SOU Chio Fai, Director and Ms. Silvia Ribeiro Osorio HO, Deputy Director, from the Tertiary Education Services Office received the warmest welcome by Dr. Oscar CHAN, Director, Mr. Lucius LAI, Head of Academic, Mr. Kevin LAI, Registrar of MIM in their to MIM on 20th April, 2011.

Mr. SOU recognized the MIM¡¦s effort in providing continuous learning for working adults. He continued that he will further facilitate the communication and interaction between the Office and local tertiary education institutes in Macau. He expects Macau people can enjoy higher quality education and learning services through mutual cooperation. In addition, with the coming new Higher Education Regulation, the Office intends to integrate different viewpoints, finalize the Associate Degree systems, and appropriately allocate education resources, according to the practical needs of each institute.

Dr. CHAN said, ¡§To provide continuous learning services for working adults is one of the directions of education development in Macau. We have a team of teachers with rich industrial experience. Besides offering specialized management services and academic researches to working adults, MIM will corporate more practical information in teaching in response to the employers¡¦ requests.¡¨ He also pointed out that the support of the Office is essential for raising the education levels and improving facilities in MIM. The continuous assistance and support by the Office is highly appreciated.

In the meeting, both sides exchanged ideas on how to better develop the continuous learning and education in Macau. It is also believed that both parties can collaborate more closely to enhance the quality of Macau tertiary education.

Sands China Limited and MIM kicked off the first Management World Forum, with the theme of ¡§Facility Management¡¨ last Saturday, 14th May. It was a big honor to have Dr. Oscar CHAN, Director of MIM & FMDC, and Mr. Michael Naylor, Executive Director of the F.M. Department of the Venetian Macau (Holdings) Limited as the guest speakers.

The 2-hour seminar about Facility Management was successfully conducted at the Adelson Advanced Education Centre in the Venetian Macao. In the seminar, Dr. CHAN and Mr. Naylor kindly shared their rich experience and opinion concerning a safe, cost-effective, and staff-friendly working environment with other participants.

Macau Institute of Management (MIM) was established in 1988. It is the academic arm of the Macau Management Association (MMA), specializing in providing quality education and continuous learning services for the Macau community. Sands China Limited is an energetic organization which aggressively promotes economic development. For the sake of local talents, Sands China Ltd. has been providing on-the-job training and career development schemes, etc.

Sands China Limited signed a memorandum of understanding with MIM last April. This builds a solid base for supporting different development projects in the areas of community, education and continuous learning in Macau. ¡§A complete Management World Forum 2011/2012¡¨is a joint event by Sands China Ltd. and MIM for promoting continuous education and learning projects and nurturing local talents.

Sands China Limited signed a memorandum of understanding with MIM yesterday, aiming at supporting different development projects in the areas of community, education and continuous learning in Macau. It was also decided to organize a complete management world forum 2011/2012 every 2 months, starting from May, 2011.

Mr. LAI Ming Leuk, the Senior Vice-President (H.R.) of the Venetian Macao signed the memorandum with Dr. Oscar CHAN, the Director of MIM yesterday, witnessed by Mr. Edward M. TRACY, the President and the Chief Operating Officer of Sands China Ltd., Mr. David R. SISK, the Executive Vice-President and the Chief Casino Officer of Sands China Ltd., Mr. Jose TANG, the Director of MIM and Mr. Paul TSE, the Director of MIM.

MIM will not only recommend honorable speakers with relevant academic and professional knowledge, but also promote the forum through its extensive community network. Meanwhile, Sands China will be also responsible for providing venues for the forum and also proposing relevant experts as visiting speakers to the forum.

Dr. CHAN said, ¡§Macau has been playing an important role in the world economy. It is necessary for Macau to nurture more professionals to maintain Macau¡¦s competitiveness in the world economy.¡¨ Mr. LAI also stated that the memorandum shall bring a significant achievement to Macau. Sands China Ltd. is committed to invest more in training, educating and nurturing local talents.

To nurture more young and professional leaders for Macau, Galaxy Entertainment Group and MMA signed a letter of intent for the GEG Youth Achievement Project, the Management Skill Enhancement Training, & etc. In this project, Macau¡¦s young people, with their potentials and talents, can become successful management professionals, continuously contributing to the diversified development of Macau.

The letter of intent was signed by Mr. Tommy LAU, the Council Chairman of MIM and Mr. CHING Yiu Sing, the Director of GEG, with the witness of Mr. SHUEN Ka Hung, the Director of the Labor Affairs Bureau, Mr. CHUI Sai Cheong, the President of the Board of MIM, and Mr. LUI Yiu Tung, the Vice-President of GEG, on March 28th, 2011.

Mr. LAU said, ¡§MMA has been working hard on promoting management. There were over 8,000- participants in MMA¡¦s training courses and events last year. This proves that enterprises are having stronger needs on quality staff in response to the social and economic development in Macau. The closer collaboration between GuangDong province and Macau further tenses up the demand for capable personnel as well. The cooperation this time will focus on staff training and talent incubation for building an efficient management team.¡¨

Mr. CHING responded, ¡§For ¡§Macau Galaxy¡¨ newly-opened on June 15th, 2011, the GEG has started to aggressively train their existing employees with MIM since the beginning of this year. In order to promote the employee on-the-job training and enhance their quality, the GEG has also intensified the collaboration with MMA to further develop their employees¡¦ career paths.

The GEG Youth Achievement Project targets on the youths aged between 16 and 29. It aims at inspiring and establishing the appropriate values and community care among youths. The Management Skill Enhancement Training targets on the GEG internal young management personnel. Its purpose is to strengthen their professional management knowledge and skills for their future career development.

An award giving ceremony for ¡§One examination two accreditations¡¨ was held in the Labor Affairs Bureau yesterday. The first batch who have passed the flower arrangement skill test and the graduates of facility management professional manager program were awarded certificates. The Director of the Bureau, Mr. SHUEN Ka Hung, said, ¡§This practice of one examination two accreditations, a collaboration between Guangdong and Macau, will be introduced to cover more professions and to become a skill based accreditation model with local, national and international recognition,

The ceremony was held at 6 pm. at Vocational Training Hall, Ocean Office of the Bureau. 62 students were awarded China National Occupational Qualification Junior Florist Certificate by Guangdong Occupational Skill Testing Authority and Occupational Skill Certicate by Macau Labor Affairs Bureau. They are the first batch awardees of the skill test under the ¡§Guangdong and Macau Vocational Skills Development Agreement¡¨ jointly signed by Macau Labor Affairs Bureau and Guangdong Manpower and Social Protection Bureau in 2009. Meanwhile, 75 students who had met the requirements of ¡§Professional Facility Manager¡¨ were awarded certificate jointly signed by Macau Labor Affairs Bureau and MIM in addition to the professional qualification ¡§Facility Management Professional¡¨ issued by International Facility Management Association (IFMA).

Honorable guests in the ceremony included:
     Ms. Noemia M. F. Lameiras, Deputy Director of Macau Labor Affairs Bureau
Ć Mr. CHEN Rui Bin, Director of the GuangDong Occupational Skill Testing Authority
Ć Mr. Victor Manuel KUAN, Director General of Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Centre
Ć Dr. Oscar CHAN, Director of Macau Institute of Management
Ć Ms. CHAU Pui Wah, President of Associacao de Academia de Arranjos Florais (Macau)