Esports, Gaming & Broadcasting

Esports is a fast-growing, global industry that offers real-world opportunities — from scholarships to internships to next-generation careers. You’ll spend two weeks in the Esports Arena on the UW Seattle campus, where you’ll take your interest in gaming to a new level. You’ll build high-impact, transferable skills that support success in high school, college, and or even future careers in casual or competitive gaming culture. You’ll also have a chance to meet industry experts, learn from their experience and explore potential careers in gaming.

What You’ll Learn

• Explore how the esports ecosystem works across scholastic, collegiate and professional levels
• Learn about career pathways connected to gaming, such as marketing, management, production, community building and game design
• Strengthen critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Practice teamwork and approaches to professional communication
• Collaborate on projects modeled on real-world gaming, guided by industry and collegiate professionals

Who Should Register 

The course is for ninth to 12th graders. 

More Information

This in-person course is taught in the Esports Arena & Gaming Lounge on the UW Seattle campus. 

There’s a nonrefundable $50 registration fee each quarter you register. See the FAQs page for details about registration, refunds, waitlists and more. 

Earn a Digital Badge

After participating in this course, you can claim a Youth & Teen Programs digital badge that you can highlight on job and college applications and share on social media.

Details

Jul 13–Jul 24, 2026 2A	Day Mon–Fri	Time 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
	Location UW Seattle	Cost $780
	Instructor Glen Tokola	Register