4-17-2025 6:49pm

An Employment Fair for Neurodivergent Students Who Love Video Games.

Beth Callahan Editor

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Story courtesy of Game Day Communications

WARREN COUNTY, OH -- Easterseals Redwood, in collaboration with the Cincinnati Fear esports organization announced today the Game to Career: Esports Employment Fair, a groundbreaking networking and employment event designed to connect high school and college students who excel in video gaming with potential employers in the fields of droning, cybersecurity, and IT services. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the University of Cincinnati Esports Lab, 2900 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206.

This innovative event leverages the cognitive and strategic skills developed through video gaming to showcase career opportunities where esports-related expertise translates into real-world job applications. Students will play video games and network with local employers while learning more about career opportunities in droning, cyber security and IT services.

Scholarship Opportunity

Easterseals Redwood is offering a limited number of scholarships for students to attend the event at no cost. Interested participants can apply by visiting the registration website.

Corporate Partners

Easterseals Redwood is offering 10 spots for employers in droning, cyber security and IT services to join the event as a partner. To learn more, contact Debbie Smith, Senior Advisor, Strategic Innovation, Easterseals Redwood at dsmith@eastersealsredwood.org or (513) 884-9818.