The INSIDER - Spring/Summer 2024

Students participating in the courses benefit from exposure to the professional preparation of e-sports or competitive gaming. The surge of this career pathway is quickly gaining popularity in the U.S. and creating an impressive presence on college campuses and K-12 schools alike. E-sports share many benefits of traditional athletics, such as sportsmanship, leadership, communication, and teamwork. “This partnership with Texas College is significant for our company because it directly aligns with our corporate mission and values,” noted Dr. Isiah Reese, CEO and co-founder of Blaze Fire Games. “This agreement allows our company to continue creating student opportunities in the multi-billion dollar gaming and e-sports technology category. They will learn and physically practice what they are learning in current business case scenarios. This career readiness skill in critical thinking and innovation is required to survive today's digital global workforce economy." With the program’s official launch, Texas College hosted the Blaze Fire Games E-Sports Bus on campus. Equipped with the latest gaming technology and consoles, as well as high-performance PCs, students, immersed themselves in a virtual world of their favorite games. PAGE 2 6 | THE I NS I DE R

STUDENTS GAMING OUTSIDE THE E-SPORTS BUS ON THE TEXAS COLLEGE CAMPUS

student the opportunity to be authentic, creative, and innovative in or out of the classroom and are incredibly excited to partner with Dr. Isiah Reese and his team at Blaze Fire Games." The academic career pathway has already proven successful for 200 undergraduate students at Texas College in the 2023 and 2024 academic spring semesters. The Texas College Office of Student Affairs, Blaze Fire Games, and the Office of Academic Affairs have collaborated and successfully launched a dedicated educational interdisciplinary series of e-sports micro-credentialing customized content offered by the Blaze Fire Games Education Department; 100 students have already received certification.