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Press Releases MGM MIRAGE University Named to Training “Top 125” LAS VEGAS – Feb. 11, 2008 –Training magazine has ranked the MGM MIRAGE University as one of the leading institutions in the U.S. for employee training and development programs. Ranked 55 out of 125 companies, MGM MIRAGE is the only major gaming and entertainment company to make the list for third consecutive year. The Training “Top 125” ranks organizations for excellence in training and development programs. MGM MIRAGE was ranked ahead of Home Depot, Caterpillar, Cox Communication, Delta Airlines, Northwest Airlines, IKON Office Solutions and MasterCard Worldwide among others. “To once again be named to this prestigious list further demonstrates MGM MIRAGE’s ongoing commitment to the development of its workforce,” said Barbara Hewitt, Executive Director of MGM Grand’s Training Center. MGM MIRAGE offers a myriad of programs for on-boarding and developing employees at all levels, with a strong emphasis on leadership development, where classes are taught by top MGM MIRAGE executives, academics, business partners and training experts. Additional training curricula include programs that provide advancement opportunities for employees such as the Leadership Institute, REACH, MAP (Management Associate Program), and Manager On-Boarding. The MGM MIRAGE University also offers free computer classes, English-as-a-Second Language (ESL), Life Skills Training, GED certification, career coaching, and internship programs, to name a few. According to Training magazine, each company’s ranking is based on quantitative and qualitative data and other key criteria, including financial commitment, programs offered, methods of evaluation, turnover, percentage of payroll tied to training, budgets and more. An outside research and statistical data company, under the guidance of Training magazine, scores companies and then Training editors subjectively review each application. Media Contacts:
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