NJ Pathways Happening: Celebrating the Future of Collegiate Esports at the ESTA Delaware Valley Chapter Holiday Party

The ESTA Delaware Valley Chapter Holiday Party at Camden County College on December 6, 2024, was an exciting way to kick off the festive season. The Shiver Showcase student tournament was a standout feature event, with students displaying impressive skills and highlighting the future of collegiate Esports. The student showcase was an impressive demo of the Cougar Esports Arena at the college.  

Special guests and hosts included: 

  • David Bruno, Associate Dean of Educational Programming and External Relations, Camden County College
  • David Weinstein, Partner, Archer & Greiner, P.C. 
  • Joshua Kell, Chief Executive Officer, Horizon AVL 
  • Kate Sherlock, Partner, Archer & Greiner, P.C. 
  • Megan Van Petten, Founder, Esports Trade Association 
  • Sean Dwyer, Esports Director, Camden County College 

 As part of the NJ Pathways initiative, the Esports Content Creation Hub project is all about nurturing this kind of talent, bridging the gap between education and the booming esports industry. The project aims to empower students with the skills and opportunities they need to thrive in esports content creation, broadcasting, and more. The event offered a dynamic mix of competition, collaboration, and energy, leaving everyone inspired by the remarkable talent and passion on display.  

Learn more about the Esports Production & Content Creation program: https://www.njcommunitycolleges.org/news/nj-pathways-project-highlight-esports-production-content-creation-hub-pathway-pilot/ 

Minding Your Business

On this episode of “NJBIA’s Minding Your Business,” Camden County College Associate Dean David Bruno discusses with Bob Considine how the exciting world of Esports is serving as a career vessel for gamers with transferrable skills through a unique collaboration between the school and the New Jersey Pathways to Career Opportunities Initiative.