The Gaming Pathways Program
The Public Option for a Career
in Digital Games
About the Program
The Gaming Pathways program is an educational initiative for high school students in Harlem, Upper Manhattan, and the South Bronx, designed to prepare them for careers in digital game design. Through a partnership with the City College of New York, the program offers pathways to a bachelor’s degree and provides
access to resources, mentorship, and hands-on learning
experiences in game development. Harlem Gallery of Science collaborates with Gaming Pathways to support educational events, engage students in STEM and promote inclusive opportunities within
the gaming industry.
Why do youth play video games?
In early 2021, HGS conducted a study involving students from Harlem, Upper Manhattan, and the South Bronx to learn more about the connection between youth and technology.
What we learned is that youth use games to overcome obstacles. For example, more introverted students utilize games as a medium to make friends. They spoke about using games to build social networks, to improve their academic performance, and to pursue careers, such as a physician’s assistant in an emergency room or becoming a videographer who produces trailer videos for digital games or the essential skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, team building, communication skills and creativity.
To view the full report, click here.