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eSports for the next generation with Davin Jackson
Mar 7, 2024
Davin Jackson discusses creating a safe space for kids to learn esports, integrating esports education into tech careers and countering misconceptions, ensuring online safety for young gamers, promoting positive gaming communities, and fostering respect and integrity in gaming environments.
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- Alpha Esports emphasizes mentorship and transferable skills for tech careers from gaming.
- The center promotes respect, kindness, and mental health support to create a safe gaming environment.
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Alpha Esports: Transforming Tech and Cybersecurity Education for Underserved Communities
The CEO and founder of Alpha Esports, Dan Jackson, shares his journey from being an aircraft mechanic to cybersecurity expert and ultimately establishing an esports and technology center. Jackson's mission focuses on encouraging more people, especially from underserved communities, to pursue careers in tech and cybersecurity. Through workshops and mentorship, Alpha Esports aims to empower individuals by emphasizing the transferable skills from gaming to various tech roles and instilling confidence in pursuing opportunities in the tech industry.
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