Macau casino firm Sands China Ltd says 22 senior secondary students in special education or inclusive education programmes took part in a three- to four-week internship programme with the group.
The programme, which aimed at helping them explore future career paths, culminated on August 6 with an initiative titled “Diverse Development Lab: Interview Preparation & Career Exploration Day”, stated the company in a September 2 press release.
The August 6 event “featured interview workshops, career exploration sessions, interactive activities and a certificate presentation, which was attended by parents, teachers and guests,” according to the announcement.
The 22 students came from 11 schools in Macau, and “their internships spanned nine Sands China departments,” in areas such as food and beverage, culinary services, floral operations, recreation, and human resources.
The release cited Paulo Cheong, senior vice president of human resources for Sands China, as saying: “Young people are our future. Through new initiatives like our Diverse Development Lab, Sands China fully supports the Macau … government’s policy to promote career planning among students.”
This initiative “helps carry out our corporate social responsibility by nurturing talent with special learning needs and fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity within our company,” he stated.
Mr Cheong added: “Our sincere thanks go to our partners – the Labour Affairs Bureau, the Education and Youth Development Bureau, and the participating schools – for their continued trust in Sands China to offer platforms like these for youth development, contributing to the talent development of Macau.”
Sands China introduced its Diverse Development Lab series in 2025 to help Macau’s secondary students explore academic and career paths. The programme aims to equip students “with the mindset and tools needed to enter the workplace with confidence,” as per the update.
The casino firm said it currently employs 72 people with disabilities, including 25 full-time and 47 part-time team members.
“Nearly half of them have been with the company for more than five years, demonstrating the company’s long-term commitment to creating an inclusive workplace,” stated Sands China.
