Workforce Development
GSE Turns Gaming Passion Into Career Readiness
Garden State Esports transforms students’ passion for gaming into career readiness opportunities by using esports as the vehicle to deliver Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities to schools and students. Our program provides hands-on experiences that align with New Jersey’s career readiness standards, equipping students with real-world skills in the Arts, Entertainment, and Design & STEM career clusters.
Our WBL Continuum
Our work-based learning opportunities follow a continuum that begins with after-school programs and instructional-day experiences, empowering schools to develop their own initiatives. It culminates in real-world, hands-on experiences where students and programs collaborate directly with GSE and industry professionals at the statewide and national levels.
1. Career Awareness
Initial experiences that build awareness of the variety of career opportunities available in and around the esports and gaming industry.
- Career & Industry Fairs
- Guest Speakers
- Workplace Tours
2. Career Exploration
Recurring experiences that develop the skills necessary for career planning and decision-making.
- Job Shadowing
- Volunteering and Service-Learning
- School-Based Enterprises
3. Career Preparation
Sustained, interactive experiences designed to deepen student knowledge and develop essential skills.
- Simulated Workplace Experiences
- Paid & Unpaid Internships
- Cooperative Education Experience