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Ever thought gaming could solve our tech talent crisis? ?? Skillquest and?Genesys Works Twin Cities?collaborated on a game-changer: a LIVE esports programming battle. Here’s the scoop: ?? The Program: In Genesys Works Summer Training, 250+ students coded their way into a live STEM/esports tournament at?Wisdom Gaming?[Mall of America]. ?? The Twist: Students used Python to program bots that play Rocket League. Most started with zero coding experience! It all culminated in a LIVE event. ?? The Spirit: Students cheering each other on. The camaraderie was palpable - the kind you need to break into tech. ?? The Need: An impending 80M-person tech talent shortage globally. In the Twin Cities alone, we're staring at 80,000 open tech roles, with only a fraction being filled by local graduates. ?? The Impact: Inspire and identify the next generation of tech talent through real impact. Genesys Works student stats: - 98% BIPOC - 54% women - 100% need-based backgrounds ?? The Change: These young professionals get internships at companies like?Target,?Medtronic, and?Best Buy?during their senior year. I wish I could have started exploring my career that early! ?? Want to turn the tech tide? At Skillquest, we craft immersive tech experiences. If you're keen to inspire, build a talent pipeline, and make a mark in the tech space, let’s chat! ----------------------------- And congrats to the winners of the competition: 1st place: Ramsey Blackstone [programmer of Ram Bot] 2nd place: Toua Hang [programmer of Lost Cause] 3rd place: Ywjpheej Yang [programmer of Carl] The winners will have features in future LinkedIn posts, to highlight these young stars' careers!

We’re thrilled to share that the 100 Black Men, Blacks at Microsoft, Disinvested Youth Gaming Initiative (DYGI), have come together to empower aspiring game developers in the Twin Cities! ?? ?? Hosted at the Big Brothers Big Sisters location, this impactful activation will provide students with the tools to create their own video games, thanks to Skillquest's innovative educational content. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to fostering equity, creativity, and opportunity for underserved youth in the rapidly growing gaming industry.? Read more below! #100BlackMen #BlacksAtMicrosoft #DYGI #Skillquest #GameDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment #DiversityInTech #TwinCities Hal Reynolds 100 Black Men, Twin Cities