Florida Blue & Orlando Magic Create Esports Academy
Partnership exposes students to variety of careers in growing industry.
GuideWell Insider
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Florida Blue has expanded its partnership with the Orlando Magic called to create the Magic Gaming Esports Academy for high school and college students in Central Florida. The academy will focus on enriching students’ knowledge of career paths available in esports while also promoting health and wellness.
Career opportunities for young gamers
As part of the collaboration, the academy will offer various monthly virtual seminars to provide insights from esports professionals and provide students with valuable information that will broaden their understanding of the various career options offered in the growing industry.
"We hope the academy will help translate the passion many young persons have for esports and gaming into career paths in marketing, content creation, production, game development, and other areas supporting esports they may have never considered or believed were obtainable," said Central Florida Market President Tony Jenkins. "Sparking a desire to learn and pursue a career in a growing and thriving industry can have a lifelong impact on a student."
From the console to the classroom
Beginning in the fall, the Magic Gaming Esports Academy will work closely with the Orange County Public Schools to provide training sessions within the county's esports program and conduct in-person visits to the participating high schools to ensure students are equipped with the necessary resources.
"Partnering with Magic Gaming through the Esports Academy will give our students unique access to a level of professionalism and career opportunities unlike any other and aligns with our vision of ensuring every student has a promising and successful future," said OCPS Program Specialist, Federal Programs Neil Otto.
