The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort Education and Recruitment Department held a Scholarship Luncheon on August 5, 2013. This recognition ceremony sited current summer interns and four scholarship recipients who will be entering college this fall.
Patrick Bassney, General Manager of Mohawk Gaming Enterprises, LLC pronounced, “I have high regards to this program. It’s a great opportunity for young adults from Akwesasne to explore their options while getting hands on training in an exciting gaming industry.”
With 25 current college students integrated into the casino work life, there is an optimistic view on our future. “The goal is to cultivate future managers and leaders to continue moving the casino forward and growing for many years to come,” concluded Mr. Bassney.
Along with the interns, the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort awarded four high school students with scholarships as they enter their first year in college. The following recipients were awarded $1,000 applicable to further their education in the field they chose to study:
Amber Arquette, Massena Central High School
Dillion Point, Salmon River Central School
Dawson David, Salmon River Central School
Shyla Oakes, Cornwall Collegiate Vocational
2013 Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort Interns
| Cory
Bigtree-Thompson | Valet | Onondaga Community College |
| Nicole Burk | Finance | SUNY Canton |
| Hunter Cooke | Retail Clerk | SUNY Morrisonville |
| Kyle Cooke | Grounds Keeper | Elmira College |
| Dale George-Conners | Slot Attendant | Niagara College |
| Brennan Gordon | Finance Analyst | McGill University |
| Skye Herne | Hotel Front Desk | Iohahiio Adult Education |
| Marlee King-Jacobs | HR
Clerical | SUNY Plattsburgh |
| Randy Jereo | Housekeeper | Algonquin College |
| Logan Francis-Mitchell | Valet | Loyalist College |
| Teesha Mitchell | HR Clerical | SUNY Plattsburgh |
| Tia Mitchell | F&B Clerical | SUNY Canton |
| Emma Phillips | Compliance | St. Lawrence University |
| Diane Ransom | Security | Iohahiio Adult Education |
| Jamie Ransom | Food & Beverage | Mohawk Valley College |
| Skasenniio Shenandoah | Warehouse Clerical | St. Lawrence College |
| Kolby Smoke | Grounds Keeper | Lincoln Tech College |
| Mahlon Smoke | Kitchen Utility | SUNY Canton |
| Jaime Terrance | Marketing Clerical | St. Lawrence College |
| Tammy Terrance | Marketing Clerical | Iohahiio Adult Education |
| Alicia Thompson | Guest Service | Iohahiio Adult Education |
| Corey Thompson | Guest Service | Lasalle College |
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