British Esports Association partners with Enemy of Boredom Esports Academy backed by The Prince’s Trust

The British Esports Association has entered into a partnership with the Enemy of Boredom Esports (EOB) Academy, a series of workshops for young people backed by the Prince’s Trust.

The EOB Esports Academy offers education programmes for 14-30 year olds, which are designed to help young people and unemployed people learn new skills, access new opportunities and find work.

The courses aim to build confidence and provide a qualification. They promote teamwork and communication skills through League of Legends, and also include game design, journalism, 3D printing, virtual reality and social media skills. Read more here.

Each workshop or course is hosted by WUWO Media, an agency which has been designing educational programmes for the creative industries since 2012.

EOB Esports Academy Watford has been in operation since May 2017, while the London Academy opened in September 2017. Another academy will launch in Birmingham in 2018.

Enemy of Boredom is also planning on hosting after-school clubs for younger pupils as well as holiday clubs. In addition, it’s running a one-week game design course in Peterborough in October, including Rocket League training.

WUWO Media is also working on the EOB League, a grassroots esports schools league for secondary schools and 6th forms, which will start with four schools in South London taking part.

The initiative aligns well with the British Esports Association – the not-for-profit national body set up to support grassroots esports – which held a series of esports clubs for children in the summer at Maida Vale Library, promoting communication, teamwork and cognitive skills.

The British Esports Association will be working with WUWO Media/EOB to help shape and promote the academies and to give talks at events. In particular, the association’s projects executive Rob Allen – who has extensive League of Legends coaching experience – will be working closely with the workshops.

Steven Godwin, creator of the Enemy of Boredom Esports Academy, commented: “It’s a great feeling to be teaming up with others to create a positive and strengthened future. WUWO Media’s EOB Esports Academy is delighted to be partnering with the British Esports Association.

“We share a common goal, and that’s to promote esports, educate young people and provide grassroots participation. Having the knowledge and skills available from British Esports helps the young people at the EOB Esports Academy build confidence, gain qualifications and gain careers.”

Andy Payne OBE, chair of the British Esports Association, added: “The work of Enemy of Boredom is important and aligns well with our goals at the British Esports Association – to promote, improve and inspire.

“Getting people interested and involved in esports from a young age can not only help bolster the industry in the long-term, but it also gives something positive back to the community, promoting teamwork, communication and development.”

The Prince’s Trust said in a statement: “We are delighted to partner with WUWO Media on their EOB Esports Academy to help young people gain the skills and experience they need to forge a career in the esports, digital and cyber industries. By attending events, hearing from guest speakers and learning from experts, this course will inspire the group and open their eyes to different employment opportunities within the digital world.”

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About the British Esports Association

The British Esports Association is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2016 to support and promote esports in the UK.

As a national body, its aims are to foster future British talent, increase the awareness of esports and provide expertise and advice. It’s focused on the grassroots level of esports.

The Association hopes to help educate the masses – including parents, teachers, media and government – around what esports is and its benefits.

Its three goals are to Promote, Improve and Inspire.

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About Enemy of Boredom

Enemy of Boredom is an esports academy for 14 to 30 year olds from all backgrounds. It aims to build confidence and provides a qualification, encouraging participants to seek employment.

The course promotes teamwork and communication skills through League of Legends, and also includes game design, journalism, 3D printing, virtual reality and social media skills. It’s hosted by WUWO Media, which has been designing educational programmes for the creative industries since 2012, now covering esports, digital publishing and social media, and is backed by the Prince’s Trust. Enemy of Boredom is also planning on working with schools.

http://www.wuwomedia.com/esports-academy/

About the Prince’s Trust

The Prince’s Trust believes that every young person should have the chance to embrace exciting opportunities. It helps 11 to 30 year olds who are unemployed or struggling at school to transform their lives, through free programmes and support.

The Trust has returned £1.4 billion in value to society through its help for disadvantaged young people over the last 10 years alone.

https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/

Contact

For press enquiries or for more information please contact the British Esports Association at info@britishesports.org

Dominic Sacco, content director 07834 793627ds@britishesports.org