COMING SOON
Next Level
Starts Here.
Programs for Youth, Young Adult, & Career Changers.
Our hands-on, gamified learning approach lets students dive into 2D and 3D game design, programming, and interactive media, all while building essential tech industry skills such as IT fundamentals, internet safety, and personal branding.
Youth Cohort: January 13 - February 17 | ACTIVE
Career Changer/Adult: Launching Spring, 2026
Young Adult Cohort: Launching Spring, 2026
Our Goal
Power-Up Communities
518 Game Changers is designed to expand access to education, workforce development, and career pathways through video gaming, and digital skill-building.
Our programs are built to engage youth and adults in structured, future-facing learning environments that build both technical and soft skills while exposing participants to opportunities in the growing gaming and tech ecosystem.
Our long-term vision is to establish 518 Game Changers as a scalable after-school and workforce development program across multiple counties throughout the Capital Region.
Become A Player 2
Ready to co-op with 518 Game Changers? Whether you donate, volunteer, or team up as a community partner, your support helps level up the next generation of leaders in the 518.
Join the mission, unlock impact, and help us change the game, together.
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Student Gaming Showcase
