GameChangers Celebrates Another Year of Growth
The Programme exceeded expectations after connecting more than 6,000 young people with opportunities in the games industry.
By Discover Creative Careers
What started two years ago as a conversation around a table between All About Futures, Liverpool City Region Careers Hub and studios from across the region has grown into a strong partnership helping to share the future of gaming careers across the Liverpool City Region.
The programme was established after industry leaders came together to discuss the challenges within the sector and the potential opportunities that could be unlocked through collaboration. Since then, that shared commitment has evolved into a growing network of games studios, educators, organisations and community partners all working towards a common goal: making Liverpool City Region the best home for games careers in the world.
Over the past year alone, the programme has inspired 6,383 young people through workshops, work experience and industry events. Through these activities, young people have gained invaluable insight into the games industry, with more than 1,551 hours of hands-on industry experience delivered across the region.
Engagement across the sector has also strengthened, with a reported 50% increase in the number of studios offering work experience opportunities. This growth has helped create more meaningful routes into the industry, connecting young people directly with employers and giving them the chance to explore career opportunities first-hand, gain greater exposure to the industry, and develop a clearer understanding of the pathways into a sector that continues to grow at pace.
This marks a significant moment for the programme, reinforcing its role in supporting the next generation of gaming talent and helping ensure that young people can access opportunities in a thriving industry right on their doorstep.
As GamesChangers prepares to enter its third year, All About Futures and Liverpool City Region Careers Hub continues to build on its strong foundations. In partnership with Liverpool City College, a new pilot programme has been developed to support 17 emerging talents to achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Principles or Management & Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). The initiative will equip participants with leadership and management skills to support development as they begin careers within the sector.
Looking ahead, the focus remains on expanding and strengthening the support across the region by increasing access to mentoring and training opportunities. The programme aims to ensure even more young people can develop the skills, confidence and industry connections needed in order to succeed.
The GamesChangers programme demonstrates what can be achieved when industry, education and skills organisations come together on a shared vision. That same spirit of partnership is what BRILLIANT festival aims to do.
Delivered by Liverpool City Region Careers Hub, the festival takes place on 10 November, creating a space for educators, employers, innovators and policymakers to share ideas, explore new approaches to learning and build meaningful partnerships. Rather than a traditional conference, BRILLIANT focuses on conversations, workshops and real examples of how collaboration between education and industry can create lasting change, helping to inspire the next generation while encouraging even more organisations to work together to support young people into rewarding careers.
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