WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 1,000 Dreams
Fund (1DF), a national nonprofit that supports the dreams of
talented young women in need with scholarships, mentorship and
other resources, announces the return of the BroadcastHER Academy,
an esports and gaming fellowship program for women interested in
pursuing careers in the industry – whether in-front or behind the
camera. Partners include premier esports entertainment company
Allied Esports and HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston
Technology, Inc. and leader in gaming products. Starting today,
interested applicants are invited to apply to the BroadcastHER
Academy Challenge:
https://1000dreamsfund.org/broadcasther-academy-challenge-2021/
"Our BroadcastHER Academy has had a tremendous impact on the 20+
fellows we've served since its launch in 2019, helping participants
gain critical work experience for their resumes and an opportunity
to build networks with leaders in the industry," says 1,000 Dreams
Fund Founder and CEO Christie
Garton. "While the focus is on helping our fellows identify
career opportunities in an industry where women continue to be
underrepresented, the BroadcastHER Academy is also intended to
build a diverse talent pool for our partners and the industry."
According to Esports Ecosystem Report 2021, the esports market
is on track to surpass $1.5B by
2023. While women continue to rise in influence, the
challenges they face in what is still considered to be a
"male-dominated" world include a substantial pay gap.
"1,000 Dreams Fund and the BroadcastHER Academy continue to play
an essential role in elevating women in the gaming industry to new
heights, and we are extremely proud to be a partner," said
Jud Hannigan, CEO of Allied Esports.
"We are honored to host these incredible women at HyperX Esports
Arena Las Vegas and give them experience and knowledge to help them
blaze their own trail to success."
"We're excited to partner again with 1,000 Dreams and support
future female champions—both with players, and those working behind
the scenes in the esports industry," says Wendy Lecot, head of HyperX strategic alliances.
"Aspiring women will have the opportunity to share their
experiences in this industry and we are proud to be a part of this
initiative."
In 2021, a group of 10 talented women will be announced to the
fellowship program for one year. Applicants will be selected based
on the quality of their application which includes a proposed plan
for what they hope to accomplish by the end of the program.
Selected winners will receive:
- $1,000 microgrant to further
their education;
- One 60-minute mentor session with an executive from one of our
partners by video conference. Matches made based on skills and
career interests of both the mentor and mentee;
- The program will include an all-expense paid trip for winners
to visit a center of esports excellence, including the HyperX
Esports Arena Las Vegas to shadow the Allied Esports team which
would include:
- A comprehensive hands-on tour
- Time with the broadcast unit to learn about the broadcast
operations
- Lunch or dinner with a 1DF or Allied Esports executive or
broadcast professional
- Opportunity to call a game in a professional broadcast
booth
- Video reel, and/or the work streamed live through
the 1,000 Dreams Fund channel on Twitch;
- Additionally, winners will have access to additional "pop up"
opportunities with partners whether live events, conferences,
tournaments, project-based contract roles, internships,
apprenticeships or even full-time employment.
About the 2021 BroadcastHER Academy Challenge
How it works: Applicants will enter via a photo challenge that
showcases the applicants' breadth and depth of talent, commitment,
and interest in gaming/broadcasting as a career
How to apply: The Challenge will be accessible on the 1DF
microsite:
https://1000dreamsfund.org/broadcasther-academy-challenge-2021/
Who can apply: Women 18 years of age and older, who are based in
the U.S.
Key dates: The BroadcastHER Academy Challenge launches on
February 2, 2021 and ends on
March 18th. Fellowship winners will
be selected and announced over the course of the 5 week Challenge.
Winners will be announced on the 1,000 Dreams Fund Blog and social
media accounts (i.e., Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).
About 1,000 Dreams Fund
1,000 Dreams Fund (1DF) is a national scholarship fund for
American girls in high school and college. 1DF believes that big
expenses should never stand in the way of big dreams. Since its
launch in 2016, over $300,000 in
funding has been granted to talented young women in need, helping
them pay for the "extras" in school like study abroad, tech devices
for the classroom and travel to conferences and seminars. 1DF has
been featured on Cheddar TV, NBCNews.com, USA Today, MarketWatch, Forbes, Huffington
Post, Chicago Tribune, Entrepreneur, TODAY and more. To learn more
about 1DF, visit http://1000dreamsfund.org/
About Allied Esports
Named one of the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast
Company, Allied Esports International, Inc. is at the forefront of
esports entertainment with a global network of properties designed
to serve as competition battlegrounds, community experience hubs
and content production centers.
Through direct operation or membership in the Allied Esports
Property Network, the world's first esports affiliate program,
Allied Esports' facilities span North
America, Europe,
China and Australia, and include the world-renowned
HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas, a fleet of mobile arenas, the
HyperX Esports Trucks, and the HyperX Esports Studio in
Hamburg, Germany.
Allied Esports' properties serve as the home to a number of
online and offline proprietary productions and events, including
Frags and Saturday Night Speedway, as well as original partner
programs like the Simon Cup.
For more information about Allied Esports,
visit AlliedEsports.gg and follow @AlliedEsports. Allied
Esports International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Allied Esports
Entertainment, Inc.
About Allied Esports Entertainment
Allied Esports Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AESE) is a global
leader in esports entertainment, providing innovative
infrastructure, transformative live experiences, multiplatform
content and interactive services to audiences worldwide through its
strategic fusion of two powerful brands: Allied Esports and the
World Poker Tour (WPT). For more information,
visit AlliedEsportsEnt.com.
About HyperX
HyperX is the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company,
Inc., the world's largest independent memory manufacturer, with the
goal of providing gamers, PC builders, PC, console and mobile power
users with high-performance components. For 18 years, the HyperX
mission has been to develop gaming products for all types of gamers
– high-speed memory, solid state drives, headsets, keyboards, mice,
charging accessories for console players, USB flash drives, and
mouse pads – to the gaming community and beyond. The award-winning
HyperX brand is known for consistently delivering products that
deliver superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability.
HyperX gear is the choice of celebrity ambassadors, pro gamers,
tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide because it meets the
most stringent product specifications and is built with
best-in-class components. HyperX has shipped over 75 million memory
modules, 15 million gaming headsets, two million keyboards and one
million mice worldwide. Join the global #HyperXFamily at
facebook.com/hyperxcommunity, learn how HyperX products can enhance
your console experience and boost performance for both you and your
PC, console or mobile device at hyperxgaming.com. Whatever your
skill level, whatever genres you play, we embrace all gaming
enthusiasts everywhere with our core belief — We're All Gamers.
Contacts
1,000 Dreams Fund
Kayla Cooper
broadcasther@1000dreamsfund.org
202-468-6600
Allied Esports
Brian Fisher:
Brian@alliedesports.com
HyperX
Mark Tekunoff
Mark_Tekunoff@hyperxgaming.com
714-438-2791
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