SELECT START: Intro to Esports for Atlanta Families
Your kid won't put the controller down.
You're not sure if it's a problem or a head start.
And you're also not the only Atlanta parent asking that same question.
SELECT START is a 90-minute hybrid talkback for curious Atlanta families with our FUTURE BRIDGE team, Beyond Code Collective, and local partners sharing how Gaming and Esports can authentically connect youth skills and learning experiences with the careers of tomorrow.
Two industry experts. Real pathways. Honest answers.
Zero hype.
Hosted by Jihan Johnston-McGlotten of The Forge and Dedren Snead of SUBSUME / Future Bridge.
Special Guest Marcus Howard of ProjectMQ will join as our Esports and Gaming expert.
Come learn together about how to START:
🎮 What Esports + Gaming Education actually looks like
🎓 The truth about scholarships and college pathways
🛠️ 10+ jobs in Gaming beyond "Pro Player"
👟 First steps for Middle and High School students
Free. Hybrid. All questions are welcome.
🔗 Link in bio.
We welcome all to the conversation to build better bridges connecting promising youth futures.
Beyond Code Collective bridges the gap between inspiration, training, and employment in tech, connecting learners to educational content, opportunities to develop cutting-edge technologies, and avenues to launch careers
Programming that keeps communities relevant now and ready for what's next, as the workforce changes in real time.
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