Games Careers Week

GCW brings a range of organisations together to allow young people to explore the various pathways into the games and creative industries. Organised by @nvmuk

[Games Careers Week @GamesCareerWeek]

The National Videogame Museum in Sheffield do fantastic work with their outreach projects, educational programs and preservation of videogame heritage and culture.

£5,000 would make a huge difference to them - you can nominate them for the Arts & Culture Special Draw below ⬇️

[Mr Lovell CompSci Teaching @MrLovellComp]

I have created a pdf mini booklet of the 4 games I've used in my classroom this term 🎮🕹️ these games are a great place for learners to get started with creative coding and making games on the @microbit_edu 🐦🌳🍄👾👻😃 Download it for free here 👉 https://t.co/V42euBGffV

[Games Careers Week @GamesCareerWeek]

@Ygam are delivering workshops to celebrate #NationalVideogamesDay on 12th September.

The free workshops will help participants understand the links between gaming and gambling. Upon completion, delegates will receive a City & Guilds digital credential.

https://t.co/mpj8vsXbzU

[Games Careers Week @GamesCareerWeek]

Experience a 'behind the screens' curators talk of @nvmuk 's new Made in Sheffield exhibit as part of @heritageopenday on Thursday 12th of September.

Explore key objects from their collection and play the Museum for FREE!

It'll be a brilliant event!

https://t.co/infJEZHFCt

[Screen Yorkshire @screenyorkshire]

Working in game development, film or TV production? 
On 19th Sept,  Barclays Games, Game Republic and XR Stories  will share  latest insights on new technologies, trends and innovations shaping immersive experiences for audiences worldwide. Find out more:  https://t.co/rpWyyI7t1v

[Games Careers Week @GamesCareerWeek]

This Wed 10th July, @Escape_Studios host their next Meet the Masters online webinar featuring their new Concept Art Tutor Jim Russell

Get composition tips & hear highlights from his 20+ career journey, followed by a Q&A so you can follow in his footsteps

https://t.co/x8bTY95mZN

[Games Careers Week @GamesCareerWeek]

@CreativeCareer5 It’s a pleasure! Thank you for hosting such an amazing event 🙌

[Discover! Creative Careers @CreativeCareer5]

Thank you for having us as part of your brilliant week!

[Games Careers Week @GamesCareerWeek]

We'd love to hear feedback from any of the events that you attended or hosted.

Let us know how the events went and please do send us any pictures from them with us - we'd love to share them!

Just tag us in them or drop us a message.

https://t.co/kgDIb8fj3b

[Games Careers Week @GamesCareerWeek]

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone involved in #GCW24

Fantastic organisations came together to inspire young people to explore the diverse pathways available into the games and creative industries. You all helped make it another success!

Thank you🙌

Here's to GCW 25!

[Playground @CMCPlayground]

🌟 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made The Urban Dwellers / Playground Augmented Reality Character Hunt a success! 🌟 🧵⬇

[Grads In Games @GradsInGames]

I'll be popping on to the GiG twitch in about half an hour to chat about gamedev portfolios, talk about avoiding basic mistakes, some easy ways you can improve yours + Q&A

https://t.co/hnrnHmaC8y

[Games Careers Week @GamesCareerWeek]

@LexxicLtd You’re very welcome, it’s a brilliant read 🙌

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Be sure to check out this blog from @LexxicLtd that highlights the skills and strengths that a neurodivergent talent can bring to the #gaming industry.

A brilliant read and a fascinating insight 👏

🔗https://t.co/AfT3LxFzGN

[Lexxic @LexxicLtd]

This #GamesCareersWeek, we want to highlight some of the skills and strengths that neurodivergent talent can bring to the #gaming industry 🎮 https://t.co/838hScxI94

Check out our blog post to learn more!

@GamesCareerWeek

#GameDevelopment #Tech #Neurodiversity #Neuroinclusion

[Lexxic @LexxicLtd]

This #GamesCareersWeek, we want to highlight some of the skills and strengths that neurodivergent talent can bring to the #gaming industry 🎮 https://t.co/838hScxI94

Check out our blog post to learn more!

@GamesCareerWeek

#GameDevelopment #Tech #Neurodiversity #Neuroinclusion

[Games Careers Week @GamesCareerWeek]

> 6 July: @mayamadatv are hosting an all-ages networking event in London, bringing together gaming enthusiasts and industry professionals for an unforgettable, fun-filled experience!

To book any of the events or for more info: https://t.co/8shRzTPFd2

[Games Careers Week @GamesCareerWeek]

> 28-30 June: The @nvmuk are hosting a variety of workshops including:

- An Esports Interactive Session delivered by @CommunitySUFC

- Character design and pixel art workshops

https://t.co/hqPLjE7g4e

[Games Careers Week @GamesCareerWeek]

> 4, 5 and 16 July: @YgamUK present Gaming and Gambling Harm Awareness workshops aimed at parents and teachers.

It covers spotting the signs of gaming and gambling harm, having conversations with young people around the topics, and signposting to help.

https://t.co/ae9VshwIwG

[Games Careers Week @GamesCareerWeek]

> 28 June: @intogamesHQ are hosting a panel covering - How to make the most of your first month as an intern.

The line up includes: Lien Cross & Devon Gritton (both from @nDreams) and Craig Pearn (Director Talent Acquisition, @wushustudios) 👏

https://t.co/Zu3VLmVm8o

[Games Careers Week @GamesCareerWeek]

It's been a fantastic week already for #GamesCareersWeek '24 and there's still more to come!

There's plenty of events still going on over the weekend and beyond so here's a summary of what to look out for.

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