College students utilizing gaming as a pathway towards their dream job

CINCINNATI — Easterseals Redwood has teamed up with Cincinnati Fear, Game Day and the University of Cincinnati for an employment honest. 

High college and faculty college students bought to community with potential employers to arrange for the long run. 

“First video game I ever played was The Legend of Zelda. I really loved being able to explore the space,” gamer Tyler Arend mentioned.

Arend is grateful for the chance to work towards his objective in IT via gaming with the assistance of a nonprofit.

“Easterseals helped me with exploring different IT jobs. I was able to do things like flying drones or touring a bank,” Arend mentioned.

Easterseals Redwood is a nonprofit working to empower youngsters and adults with disabilities to stay full and significant lives.

Organizers imagine this occasion is an effective way for college students to get jobs in fields like cybersecurity, IT, droning, and different tech-related fields. 

“Came up with the concept, if we can bring some gamers together with employers, lets talk about how the unique skills in gaming actually apply to industry, we have a way we can help some young adults to some great careers,” Founder, Esports employment honest Debbie Smith mentioned.

For the second-year players bought to play video video games akin to Smash Bros and NCAA Football, whereas networking with corporations. 

“We have brought together employers and gamers who want to connect. Gamers have an extraordinary amount of expertise and interest that employers quite frankly want to know,” President, Cincinnati Fear Esports Jackie Reau mentioned.

“I always say find a way to connect your profession and your passion. This is really it,” Reau defined.

Arend has been enjoying video video games since he was a child and desires to proceed coding and studying about software program growth to show his dream job in IT right into a actuality.

“I’m looking forward to meeting other people in the community and I’m looking forward to meeting others in a professional way,” Participant, Esports employment honest Tyler Arend mentioned.