HHF's career development program, LOFT, has partnered with ESA to launch a national program aimed at bringing more youth of color into the gaming industry and helping them confront problems in their community through technology. Apply here now!
The program will identify 20 African American/Latino(a) youth, ages 16-24, to develop a video game that deals with social issues.
Fellows will receive:
$1,000 innovation grant
An all-expenses paid trip to D.C., where each fellow will present their game to key investors
Direct project coaching from Hispanic Heritage Foundation and ESA gaming associates
Employment opportunities through ESA
A chance to meet White House congressional representatives and the US Cyber Command
A chance to participate in Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Hispanic Caucus activities
If you know technically skilled young people ready to make a difference through technology, tell them to apply now or email fellow@loftinstitute.org for more information.
At the core of the ESA LOFT Video Game Innovation Fellowship is the belief that using technology for social change in education, community service, civic engagement, mentoring, leadership, and creative expression is essential to the development of the minority communities. This program will also leverage the video gaming industry and HHF with effective platforms to address the White House, Congress and other educational communities and influencers.
We're hosting a nine-city series on STEM leadership, coming soon to a city near you!
The US Army and LOFT present STEM Leadership Symposia, a series of events for high school and college students interested in a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Each event is created to provide participants career guidance, educational opportunities, and connectivity with professionals in the STEM fields.
Events are free to attend, but space is limited, so register now for the symposium closest to you!
Event dates and locations:
Albuquerque, NM | Sept 18th | University of New Mexico
San Antonio, TX | Sept 24th | University of Texas-San Antonio
Houston, TX | Sept 26th | University of Houston
Sacramento, CA | Oct 8th | Cal State - Sacramento
Santa Clara, CA | Oct 10th | San Jose State University
Chicago, IL | Oct 22nd | University of Illinois-Chicago
Los Angeles, CA | Nov 4th | Cal State – San Bernardino
Phoenix, AZ | Nov 6th | Arizona State University – Tempe
Miami, FL | Nov 19th | Florida International University
Register here for one of these events to reserve your seat!
LOFT Innovation is currently working on many new initiatives to get minority youth involved in tech. Please check us out at LOFT Innovation to see what we do and get involved.
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