Fnatic launch college partner programme in the UK to help young people get a career in gaming

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London-headquartered esports organisation Fnatic have today launched a college partner programme in the UK to help young people get a career in gaming.

Inspired by the launch of Pearson Esports BTEC qualification a couple of years ago, Fnatic said they have created the programme to ensure the course is widely available to those hoping to break into the industry: ‘From producing an esports brand to managing tournaments, Fnatic’s objective is to provide students with direct access to a real-world gaming brand.’

From guest speakers to the delivery of networking events, Fnatic’s work will aim to provide industry insights, and highlight the variety of roles that sit within the esports sector.

The London-based organisation has partnered with three college partners across the UK, including Havant & South Downs (HSDC) College, which has a UK LoL coach leading a team there, Access Creative College and Queen Mary’s College (QMC), whose esports facility became the first in the UK to include a dedicated yoga room last year.

The not-for-profit partnership will launch for the new school term in September 2022.

James Fraser-Murison, esports director at QMC and national trainer for Pearson, said: “As the leading provider of esports teaching in the UK, this is huge for our students and also the college.

“To partner up with the biggest esports organisation in the UK will mean we are directly giving our students a step-up into the industry with first-hand experiences, careers advice and opportunities from a global brand in one of the largest industries in the world.”

James Fraser-Murison, Queen Mary’s College and Pearson

Rhys Williams, former League of Legends coach and player, current tutor at HSDC, added: “We’re very excited here at HSDC to be working with Fnatic as part of the College Partner Programme. This partnership will open doors for the next generation that were so hard to find over previous years, it has the potential to shape the future of the educational esports scene.”

Sam Matthews, Fnatic founder, commented: “We are super passionate about bringing new talent into our world and this partnership is our way of onboarding the next generation of gamers, whilst giving back to the community. We’re so appreciative of the college partners who share our vision in supporting the development of these upcoming esports hopefuls.” 

Fnatic’s six key aspects of the community college programme

1. Lectures – delivering lectures and webinars specific to the curriculum

2. Networking – events hosted by Fnatic will help students prepare for industry events and connect them with future peers, with students given access to Fnatic facilities

3. Real world task setting – Fnatic will design creative tasks based on the gaming curriculum

4. Discount on Fnatic Gear – up to 20% will be offered as a discount on Fnatic Gear to kit out arenas and classrooms

5. Access to events and activations – including an announcement-only server

6. Hosting Fnatic tournaments and providing prizes

The news is the latest development in the growing esports education space.

For more information visit fnatic.com/company/collegeprogramme and see more esports education news on ENUK

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