Cyber & Esports Academy
SUCCESS STORY Manchester Esports Academy collaborates with Manchester City charity The Manchester Esports Academy (MEA) is the first- of-its-kind junior professional esports education and skills programme, offering young people aged 8-16 a pathway into the multi-billion pound video game industry.
Launched at HOST’s Gametech Campus by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner - the MEA teamed up with City in the Community (CITC), Manchester City FC’s official charity. • 6-week pilot • 20 young people from Greater Manchester • Young carers or those from low-income backgrounds
Participants gained: •
Professional esports coaching Soft skills development Health and nutrition advice
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Careers education
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