Rivers Casino Partners With The Community College Of Allegheny County For New Dealer School

Registration is Open for Courses in One of Pittsburgh’s Fastest-Growing Careers 

PITTSBURGH — Feb. 25, 2016 — Rivers Casino announced today a partnership with the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC), where the casino has assisted in the establishment of a new dealer school. Those looking to start a career in the fast-paced and growing casino industry can sign up for certification courses in blackjack, craps, roulette and other banked games.

Classes vary in hours, sessions, dates and cost to fit the needs of any prospective student. Graduates of the blackjack course are eligible for potential employment at Rivers Casino, with the opportunity to learn other table games in future courses.

“Forging this partnership with CCAC represents not only a chance to collaborate with a highly respected educational institution, but also an opportunity to grow our team and help current Team Members thrive,” said Craig Clark, general manager of Rivers Casino.

The first CCAC dealer classes are now open for registration:

• Blackjack: Feb. 29—March 24 and April 25—May 20
• Craps: Feb. 29—April 22
• Other banked games: May 23—June 6
• Roulette: June 13—July 1

“CCAC is delighted to partner with Rivers Casino to provide this in-demand dealer training program—one that will prepare the residents of our region for a dynamic career in the fast-growing gaming industry,” said Patricia Friedrich, project director for CCAC’s Casino School and a member of the college’s Workforce Development team.

The dealer school space, formerly CCAC’s campus bookstore, has undergone a full renovation to support courses covering the entire table game repertoire.

For additional information on costs and schedule, visit www.ccac.edu/casino/ or call 412.788.7507. For more information about Rivers Casino, please visit www.riverscasino.com.

ABOUT RIVERS CASINO
Opened in 2009, Rivers Casino has been voted a “Best Place to Work” in the Pittsburgh Business Times, a “Top Workplace” in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Best Overall Gaming Resort" in Pennsylvania by Casino Player magazine and "Best Overall Casino" in Pennsylvania by Strictly Slots magazine. The casino features more than 2,900 slots, 83 table games, a 30-table poker room, nine distinctive restaurants and bars, a riverside amphitheater, a multi-purpose event space, live music performances, free parking and multiple promotions and giveaways daily. Already, more than $542 million in jackpots have been awarded to players at Rivers Casino. For more information, visit riverscasino.com. 

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY (CCAC)
CCAC annually educates nearly 30,000 credit students through more than 150 degree, certificate, diploma and transfer programs and offers thousands of students access to noncredit and workforce development courses. The learning-centered institution’s mission is to provide affordable access to quality education and offer a dynamic, diverse and supportive learning environment that prepares the region’s residents for academic, professional and personal success in our changing global society. CCAC’s quality programs enable students to transfer credits to approximately 500 colleges and universities and support regional workforce needs with accessible instruction available day, evening, weekend and online in Allegheny County and beyond. Visit www.ccac.edu to learn more.

MEDIA CONTACT: 
Emily Adams
For Rivers Casino
268-932-8760 x 308
[email protected]

Elizabeth Johnston
CCAC Public Relations
412-237-8195
[email protected]