THE WHY
ECOSYSTEM
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Computational Thinking
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Educating Talent
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East Kentwood Esports
Developing Talent
East Kentwood Esports
By using technology to inspire students from an early age, we can create the next generation of technologists right here in Greater Grand Rapids.
East Kentwood High School launched an Esports program in 2017 to join the then nascent sport. Since that time, the program has grown to 82 participants, spread across ten separate teams, and encompassing six gaming titles . East Kentwood’s Esports team practices in a dedicated lab with eight HD TVs for competitive console gaming and 20 gaming PCs. The program was founded to provide students who were not traditional athletes or involved in band or theater the opportunity to participate in a team environment. East Kentwood administrators say the program also helps provide students access to collegiate-level
To boost our tech talent pipeline, we must lean on our business community to assist educators and other stakeholders in inspiring our students through curriculum, extracurricular activities, and career exploration opportunities.
scholarships to play Esports. Additionally, their students are leveraging the program to pursue careers in technology.
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