[June 18, 2026, Macau] MGM remains committed to advancing youth development and nurturing talent in Macau by offering diversified learning platforms that integrate skills training with potential discovery for primary and secondary students. Two flagship initiatives —“Craftsmanship Series: Young Craftsman Workshop” and the “MGM Youth Development Series: Youth Culinary Experiential Program”—have garnered strong recognition from both the industry and participants. Earlier, both programs were held again at the Seac Pai Van Vocational Technical Education Activity Centre. MGM invited representatives from government and partner organizations to visit the workshops and interact with participating students.

The “Craftsmanship Series: Young Craftsman Workshop”, designed for local primary school students, aims to cultivate focus, patience, and a pursuit of excellence from an early age—core values of craftsmanship. Through thematic sharing, students gain a deeper understanding of craftsmanship, while hands-on workshops led by MGM team members introduce intangible cultural heritage techniques and related traditions. The Workshop fosters creativity and practical abilities through experiential learning. Co-organized by MGM, the Guangdong Federation of Trade Unions, and the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM), and supported by the Education and Youth Development Bureau of the Macao SAR Government (DSEDJ) and the Macao Youth Federation, the initiative has conducted 30 sessions since its launch in 2020, attracting nearly 7,000 participants from 29 schools across Macau.

In parallel, MGM has launched the “MGM Youth Development Series: Youth Culinary Experiential Program”, which focuses on cultivating future talent for Macau’s food and beverage industry while reinforcing the city’s status as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Targeting local secondary school students, the program integrates e-learning with hands-on practice under the professional guidance of MGM’s culinary team. Participants gain practical cooking experience, enhance vocational skills, strengthen teamwork, and deepen their understanding of the industry. Co-organized by MGM, the DSEDJ, and the Macau Cuisine Association, the program has engaged over 2,000 students from 15 secondary schools since its launch in 2023.

Wendy Yu, Executive Vice President of Human Resources of MGM, said:
“Over the years, MGM has developed a systematic and highly effective talent development model. We have extended this mature framework into the community by transforming it into youth-oriented learning platforms. This not only showcases our achievements in talent development, but also underscores our unwavering commitment to nurturing future generations. The two programs have engaged over 9,000 participants to date. Moving forward, MGM will continue to uphold its commitment to talent development and sustainable social progress, leveraging its industry strengths and training expertise to build a more structured and coherent development pathway for local youth, and nurture globally competitive talent for Macau.”

Guests attending the visit included: Sun Zhijun, Director of the Department of Social Development of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao S.A.R; Leong I On, Head of the Secondary Education Division, and Chan Chak In, Head of the Continuing Education Division, of the DSEDJ; Kong Ioi Fai, Chairman of the FAOM; Si Iat, Vice Chairman of the Macao Youth Federation; Xu Youde, Principal of Macao Sam Yuk Middle School; Wendy Yu, Executive Vice President of Human Resources of MGM; Francis Tan, Vice President of Learning & Talent Management of MGM; and Benjamin Hong, Executive Director of Learning & Talent Development of MGM.

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About MGM

MGM is an abbreviation for MGM China Holdings Limited (HKEx: 2282) and is a leading developer, owner and operator of gaming and lodging resorts in Greater China. We are the holding company of MGM Grand Paradise, SA which holds one of the six gaming concessions to run casino games in Macau. MGM Grand Paradise, SA owns and operates MGM MACAU, the award-winning premium integrated resort located on the Macau Peninsula and MGM COTAI, a contemporary luxury integrated resort in Cotai. 

MGM MACAU is a Forbes Five-Star luxury integrated resort inspired by the arts with every element of the resort infused with creativity and style. MGM MACAU has approximately 600 guest rooms and suites and boasts a number of distinguishing features, including the architecturally stunning European-inspired Grande Praça, housed under a soaring glass ceiling. The POLY MGM MUSEUM spanning almost 2,000 square meters, is constructed in accordance with Chinese national standards for the exhibition of Grade-One cultural relics. MGM MACAU’s world class facilities also include conference and event facilities, spa, and seven signature restaurants and bars to fulfill any gastronomic craving. Our property is conveniently located on the Macau Peninsula and is directly connected to the luxury retail shopping complex, One Central.

Designed as the “jewelry box” of Cotai, MGM COTAI offers approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and suites, meeting space, high end spa, retail offerings, food and beverage outlets as well as the first international Mansion at MGM for the ultimate luxury experience.  MGM has joined hands with renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou to set up the “Macau 2049” residency in MGM Theater. The Spectacle at MGM COTAI becomes the record holder of the largest free-span gridshell glazed roof (self-supporting) on January 19, 2019, making it the first architectural and structural GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Macau, China. MGM COTAI is being developed to drive greater product diversification and bring more advanced and innovative forms of entertainment to Macau as it grows as a global tourist destination. MGM COTAI is the only mega complex and hotel in Macau to gain three-star certification in both Green Building Design and Operation Label, as well as the first hotel in the Greater Bay Area and second in Greater China to receive the certifications.

MGM China is majority owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort brands including Bellagio, ARIA, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and Park MGM. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.

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