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Next Gen Leaders

Next Gen Leaders supports mid-career game industry professionals as they look to transition to leadership roles in the industry.

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Velocity

Velocity is for professionals looking to transition into the game industry from another nongaming-related career or industry.

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International Scholars

The International Scholars cohort consists of students attending or recently graduated from colleges and universities worldwide (including those in HBCU and HSI) with a goal of preparing its grantees for a career in the video game industry.

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Break into the Industry

Many of our alumni have been hired by leading gaming companies across the globe or have started their own studios, companies, or nonprofits.

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Form Partnerships

Whether it's creating games together or publishing each other's games, our programs create opportunities for collaboration and partnership.

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Chiioke A.

"I applied and was accepted, and I can confidently say that was the best decision I made this year. I now have a clear path ahead of me, an amazing mentor, and a better understanding of the games industry.”

— Chijoke A., Velocity Program

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Receive Recognition

The talented individuals in our programs have received awards and accolades for their work, media attention, grants, speaking engagements, and more.

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Give Back

100 percent of our programs are run by alumni, so many successful participants return to the program and give back through volunteering and mentoring.