Entry-level Positions For Aspiring IGT Gaming Program Managers
Entry-level opportunities in the gaming industry often depend on age, with casino roles requiring a gaming license (at least 21 years old), while IGT offers internships across various departments— "marketing, Finance, legal, accounting"— regardless of age, providing valuable experience; Angela's career progression from internal communications to program management highlights the transferability of skills gained through internships.
Internship Opportunities, Gaming License, Program Management, Marketing, Finance
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Angela Bae
Program Manager, North America Gaming
IGT - International Game Technology
University of Pennsylvania, 2013
UCLA EMBA, MBA earned
Psychology
Gaming
Operations and Project Management
Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Many companies in the casino industry have internship programs that students can participate in, typically during their junior or senior year.
2. Some entry-level positions include coordinator and specialist roles.
3. Internships, even in seemingly unrelated fields, provide valuable experience that can benefit your career in the long run.
Transcript
What entry-level positions in this field might an undergraduate college student consider pursuing?
It's a little different in the casino industry because most people have to be 21 to have a gaming license to work. This is a must if you do anything that has to do with casinos.
However, they do have internship programs for those who are 21. Typically, this is during their junior or senior year of college. Afterward, they may be able to get coordinator or specialist positions.
At IGT specifically, we do not require a gaming license. We have internship programs for all aspects, not only marketing, which is what I'm part of. We also have opportunities in finance, legal, and accounting.
So, I would say to be very open to internship opportunities, even if it's not necessarily in the field that you might be interested in the future. All experience is crucial. For me, I had experience in internal communications, and I'm doing a lot more strategy and program management now. Everything you do will be a benefit.
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