eSports in the Classroom: Building Futures Beyond the Game for Pre-College

Supporting the Unique Needs of Youth In/From Foster Care

(This webinar is for EOC, Talent Search, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math/Science and Veterans Upward Bound) This webinar offers education TRIO programs a comprehensive look into esports as a powerful, modern platform for student engagement and development. We’ll examine how the professional esports scene parallels the structure and competitive spirit of traditional leagues like the NBA and NFL, while also emphasizing the distinction between holistic and fractured performance in student players. The session will highlight the broad range of career-ready skills esports fosters—from media production to management—and why programs should go beyond just training competitors. We’ll also explore the growing influence of esports scholarships and how they can support academic pathways and institutional goals. (COE will host a similar webinar for pre-college programs in late September. Be on the lookout for it on our website).