JA Future of Job Series: eSports

prototype, job training and opportunities, children and youth, Impact Incubator

Providing opportunities to help students from grassroots families develop a career in eSports

 

eSports, a form of competition among professional players through video games, is getting popular among the younger generation and is considered as an alternative for career development.

The venture aims to help students from grassroots families enhance their understanding of eSports, facilitating them to turn their interest into a career and to plan their career path early.

The venture will invite eSports practitioners to give a talk to share their views and experiences in the industry. Participating students will have the opportunity to take part in job shadowing or internship for 14 days to gain hands-on experience in the industry.

Name of Organisation

Junior Achievement (Hong Kong) Limited

Approved Funding Amount

HK$100,000

Funding Period (Status)

11 months (Ended)

Impact/Outcomes

  • Held two workshops on career opportunities of eSports industry for 154 secondary or tertiary students from grassroots families
  • Organised 15 sessions of job shadowing/internship activities
  • Placed 22 students to join job shadowing/internship programmes

Website

www.jahk.org