TEC Leimert Announces Launch of A New South L.A. Based Video Game Development Lab Supported by Ma

LOS ANGELES - June 26, 2023 - PRLog -- Los Angeles - TEC Leimert, a technology and entertainment non-profit organization focused on building pathways for local youth interested in pursuing creative careers in an emerging digital landscape, announces the launch of a new video game development lab program called, Game Wizards South L.A. (Game Wizards SoLA).

The program is set to launch on June 24, 2023 at Los Angeles City College for interested local South Los Angeles youth between the ages 18-28 years old.

"TEC Leimert actively explores ways in which we can create job opportunities for local youth with creative companies in the tech & entertainment sectors," said Rashidi Jones, Co-Founder, TEC Leimert.  "Through the generous support of these major game development companies and the collaboration with The Vision Lab @ South L.A., we believe this is how we level the playing field in 2023 and diversify workforces in the creative sector with accessible career pathways for talented youth to plug in."

"When we started our partnership with TEC Leimert two years ago, we knew their mission aligned with our vision to foster a gaming industry that reflects the diversity of the world we live in," said Patty Dingle, Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion, Riot Games. "We're proud to support their efforts to intentionally create access for the next generation of gaming professionals from communities that have been traditionally overlooked. We've seen firsthand how representation can have a positive impact on everyone and how it plays a critical role in making these deeply resonant and authentic games."

Game Wizards SoLA students are provided with advanced training via a rigorous program curriculum that trains them using industry standard concepts and practices to help prepare them for video game careers.

To apply for entry into the Game Wizards SoLA lab or for more information about upcoming workshops, please visit tecleimert.org/game-wizards (https://www.tecleimert.org/game-wizards).