Welcome to Fall! September 2024 Newsletter

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Welcome to Fall!

The Cxmmunity Foundation is bringing new virtual programs this season to keep your skills and knowledge up-to-date!

Don't forget that we're in #5YearsOfCxmmunity! Support us as you can!

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Highlights

• September Cxmmunity Opportunities Assembly | Thank you to everyone who joined our last Assembly! We had a great time discussing the latest games, news, and opportunities. If you missed the presentation, check it out here!

• Cxmmunity is Fundraising! The Cxmmunity Foundation will be doing monthly fundraisers to help support our new and existing initiatives through the end of the year. The first fundraiser starts October 7th through the 11th. Support #5YearsOfCxmmunity by buying a bag or two of DoubleGood popcorn, or by donating directly to our organization. We thank you for your continued support!

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Events

Cxmmunity Opportunities Assembly

Discord Stage Monthly Series

The next Cxmmunity Opportunities Assembly will be Wednesday October 9th in the Cxmmunity Foundation discord server. We will review September's newsletter, discuss industry news, and connect with attending members personally to learn about you all and your goals! Post about your projects and #BigWins in the server to be highlighted.

Town Halls are open to ALL members! We look forward to seeing you!

Intro to Gaming Q&A Session

Monthly Workforce Info Session

The next Q&A session will be on Tournament Organizing, where we will review our previous Riot Fireside Chat and dive deeper into how you can get into esports tournaments right at home. Join us on Wednesday, October 16th from 5pm to 6pm (eastern standard time).

If you have questions ahead of the session, drop them in this quick form.

Discord Game Night

End of the Month Community Game Night

Our next game night will be October 23rd in The Cxmmunity Foundation Discord. Join us as we play Spectre Divide, freely available on Steam!

We hope you join us to game on!

Join the Discord!

Parent Masterclass

Introduction to Esports & Gaming Careers

The Cxmmunity Foundation will be hosting a parent masterclass to dive deep into the nuances the gaming industry, to better equip parents for your students’ skill and career development. Join us on Zoom for this action-packed class, October 15th, 5:30pm to 6:30pm EST.

RSVP

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Opportunities

• Fully funded opportunity for sales majors, including a paid internship!

• Riot Games is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to kick off the Esports Manager Challenge!

• Groundings With My Brothers And Sisters | A Holistic Health Conference

• JPMorgan State 2025 Data Science Analyst Program - Summer Analyst Application

• Google Summer 2025 Internships!

  • STEP Internship Application Window: Sep. 30 - Oct. 25, 2024

  • Software Engineering Internship Application Windows: Sep.  30 - Nov. 15, 2024 for BS & MS (Ends Feb. 28, 2025 for PhD)

  • Additional Internships Application Window: Oct. 7 - Nov. 22, 2024

  • HIRING: Associate Product Manager, Application Window: Oct. 8 - Oct. 21, 2024

• NBC is hiring for Summer 2025 internships for the following areas (Application Deadline: October 4th, 2024):

  • Software Engineering

  • Data Engineering and Analytics

  • Cyber Security

  • Product Management

  • Technical Operations

  • UX Research

• Gameosity released "Recent Listings on Tabletop Jobs September 2024"

• Rockstar Creator Platform is looking for an experienced, passionate Community Manager

• DoorDash, Software Engineer Intern

• Lockheed Martin, Software Engineer Intern

• IBM, Software Developer Intern

• TikTok, Software Engineer Intern

• Enova, Software Engineer Intern

• League Studios is hiring for a Tech Sound Designer II.

• New art roles at Bethesda Game Studios!

• For Georgia Educators, Lioness Girl Gamer Expo is providing an incredible opportunity for your students to attend exihibits, workshops, and presentations at SkillShot Media!

• [P1] Games are always looking for volunteers in a variety of game industry roles!

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Subscribe to The Cxmmunity Foundation on Linktree and Eventbrite to get updates on new events and opportunities.

Sign up to volunteer with Cxmmunity! Excellent for connecting with students, shadowing and mentorship, and industry experience!

Update your status and experiences with our Student Interest Survey, built to provide you the best opportunities from our partners around the country. Your data is protected and you will always be asked first when new opportunities arise!

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Resources

• Game Industry Job Hunt Resources

• Games Job Fair Career Resources

• Start Your Child in Game Development: A Primer for Parents

• Top 10 Jobs for High School Gamers

• Follow Hitmarker: The home of gaming jobs.

• Follow Game Design Skills, providing "practical game design knowledge taught by the expert game devs behind your favorite games".

• Andrew Greenberg of the Georgia Game Developers Association shared a valuable insight into work-for-hire agreements for video game developers.

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Industry News

• PlayStation State of Play September 2024: all the biggest news and announcements

• Bandai Namco Bringing Tekken 8 King of Iron Fist Tournament to Las Vegas

• Switch 2: all the news and rumors on Nintendo’s next console

• The Biggest Game Releases Of September 2024

• Game Developers of Color address industry layoffs, generative AI amid resurgent harassment campaign

• How Brazil's new legal framework for games will change the industry

• Board Games With Friends Are Anything But Boring

• Why Browser Based Gaming Remains Relevant Today

• Sabrina Mapp on Becoming a Professional Voice Over Artist

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Pillars of Support: Thanking Our Incredible Donors

Help us empower minority youth in gaming with a $10 or more monthly pledge to The Cxmmunity Foundation. Your charitable donations enable us to create a more equitable gaming landscape, where everyone has the chance to succeed and excel.

Want to be added to this list of Superstars?

Support us today with a generous donation! You can also support us by becoming a fundraising advocate! Create your own fundraising page and share how The Cxmmunity Foundation has impacted you!

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5 Years of Cxmmunity!

Thank you to everyone who has supported Cxmmunity since our founding in 2019. We’ve developed programs, hosted career workshops, and raised awareness of career pathways in Esports and Gaming. Esports labs empower students to learn new skills and build their portfolios. Industry networking provides students with mentors, experts, and career guidance professionals.

The Cxmmunity Foundation continues to expand these opportunities for the next generation. Cxmmunity will be celebrating #5YearsOfCxmmunity through the end of the year.