"We offer competitive scholarships through our Gaming & Technology Programs"

IGL DATA Program

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Middle & High School Students

IGL Digital Arts Training & Gaming Program

This year we will be providing 4 subsets of our training program and gaming clubs to our different locations

1) Hands-on training and group training at our different locations

2) Virtual training via our weekly stream on Adobe Connect

3) Job Training Program with program Business partners

4) Student Gaming Club & Esports Leagues  

Students will be able to stay connected to club activities, leagues, personal portfolios & video updates through the eezers network.

The IGL Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring people together to learn, compete and play.

We leverage the popularity of the video game industry by hosting tournaments & fundraising events. These allow us the ability to provide a low cost exciting Digital Arts curriculum that revolves around the core learning programs included in STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math. 

Over the years we have hosted dozens of STEM programs and gaming events at local New Orleans schools.  These events showcase educational seminars, local businesses, animation and video workshops, gaming tournaments and much more.  The goal is to be both fun and educational, while at the same time better preparing students to be a part of today’s technology-driven workforce economy.

About the IGL Foundation

"Bridging the gap between Esports and STEM initiatives"

Program Benefits

• Training in- (Graphic Designing, video production, animation, game development, programing)
• Earn Scholarships
• Earn Certifications
• Enter Job Training Program
•  IGL Events, workshops & Camps
• Establish Your Own Portfolio
• Create & Promote Content
• Host & Compete in Youth Gaming Tournaments
• Compete with Students all over Louisiana
• Meet and Work with Industry Professionals

 Online & Onsite Program

•         Digital Arts Training
  • Student D.A.T.A. League
  • Weekly Projects
  • Weekly Open Lab/Onsite Teacher Support
  • Weekend Workshops
•          Student Esport League
  • Weekly LAN & Online Tournaments
  • Student hosting & Streaming
  • Video Gaming Content Creation
  • Onsite Casual Gaming
  • Weekend Onsite Gaming Tournaments

Onsite Program

Online Program

• Digital Arts Training
• Monthly Projects
• Weekly Online Teacher Support
• Weekend Workshops

Students Esports League

• Weekly Online Tournaments
• Student hosting & Streaming
• Video Gaming Content Creation
• ​Weekend Onsite Gaming Tournaments 

What is our Job Training Program?

By working with local business we are able to gage the specific skill set needed by each individual business as it relates to our program,then train students based on requirements making putting them in the best position to become a new prospect.

Local business can get the upper hand in working with our students. Projects can range from different forms of Digital Marketing (Web design & Maintenance, Flyers & digital ads, Commercials an Video Productions, live broadcast or podcast, DATA collection and Product Development).

High School Students plan to get there first time job experiences working on real projects businesses throughout the semester. Students will get the chance to put there best foot forward to showcase to employers of all the different skill sets they learn as well as motivation an drive for wanting the position.

At the end of the school year students could potentially win scholarships  along with internships for the work they done throughout the year. Internships allow the student to be apart of the partnering  business throughout the summer months and decided if it was something they would like to pursue in the future.

2019- 2020 Current DATA  Job Training Project Partners

Digital Marketing

Game Development

Video Production

Student

Esports

Animation & Programming

    IGL youth program doesn't just bring in everything Video Gaming related but we offer training in various forms of Digital Media & Arts software that include: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Affects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Audition, FL Studios, Unreal Develop Engine,OBS (Open Broadcaster Software), Blender and Game Salad.  We plan on providing a test in and out model for software base training, allowing us to add certifications in CTE as well as partnering college certifications.We also will be providing our job training program which we will work with companies specific to the fields of training that the students are working in.

We believe by adding a job training element to our structure in all fields for interested high school students, we will have a greater impact on them planning their future as well as an understanding of what is required to succeed.

        Additionally, working with students after school these past years we observed that the majority of students preferred to be present onsite during program hours. Outside of program hours our teachers spent a good bit of time working with students on general tutoring for all computer needs. We feel by now adding simple computer training on basic functionality and most used software ex (Word, Microsoft office, excell, etc) would be very beneficial for the students as well.

We provide events for gamers of all ages to compete as well as a space they can also learn more about the gaming industry.We provide all equipment need to engage in Digital Arts Training as well as gaming ,broadcasting an our staffing to assist with tournament hosting, advertising and coordinations.

During these live events, of various sizes and scope, we are able to link local gaming communities to industry professionals with panels, keynotes, and both online and live gaming competitions.

Through these events we also help foundations raise funding for there programs. In hosting an event organization are able to sell concessions,vendor space and sponsorships. One of the major sources of fundraising we plan to provide is Video broadcasting via live stream and public broadcast. All forms broadcast allow us to open up to different form of ads and commercial throughout the segment.  

www.EEZERS.com

Our Online Plattform

Everything within our program is all done on eezers.com. This is the source for all day-to- day activities, events, workshops, online classes, teacher support and more. We broadcast an online stream for training & gaming which is accessible through EETV. We also create follow up videos of each class which can be found on EETV.

All live software training will utilize Adobe Connect as a way to focus on weekly subjects and tasks within our curriculum.Students within the program that might not be able to attend onsite will still be able to utilize online training.

One program two Leagues

Students are open to participate in one or both Leagues throughout the year along with their training. Each League will start off with our same basic STEM base training which encompasses an introduction into creative design. We also provide many special guests to come in and talk more about jobs within the fields of Gaming, Technology & Design. Youth Competitive Video Gaming tournaments & events will also be hosted at our different locations throughout the year.

STEM Competitions

Video Gaming Competitions

The  Student D.A.T.A. Youth League is an educational competition, similar to that of a Science Fair or Spelling Bee, which allows students to compete and display their applied knowledge of our STEM training.

The IGL Foundation will be providing on-site training and assistance throughout the year to both middle and high school students; with all student work showcased and accessible at any time on EEZERS.

In this year long competition, students will complete various projects based on their STEM training within our IGL Foundation guideline; points will be awarded for skill, teamsmanship and final presentation.

The season concludes in June at the 2019 NOLA Gaming Festival, where top individual competitors will receive awards, scholarships, prizes and internship opportunities all based on their season's project results.

What is the Student D.A.T.A League?

   Similar to other traditional school sports, the Youth & High School Student Esports League provides a fun, competitive and team building experience for all those participating as well as spectating. Throughout the year only students in the Youth Program will get a chance to create their own gaming content, tournaments and challenges that will all run on our platform EEZERS.

   Each tournament will feature both team and individual game play as well as a selection of game genres from which to choose: Action, Adventure, Role-playing, Simulation, Strategy and Sports. Student team members can compete in any of the games available; circuit points will be awarded on event level and placement.

    Points accumulated throughout the season go toward the student as well as the team that student represents.

At the end of the season, after all points are tallied, the top teams and top individual competitors will receive awards and prizes.

What is the Student Esports League?

Circuit points are awarded for every placement within each tournament or DATA League challenges throughout the year and accumulated for the individual students and Youth Teams the student is representing. During the season on eezers.com all students will be able to check the Leaderboard to see Youth Team and individual rankings and placements. We work with many schools and organizations throughout the state to host multiple events and competitions throughout the year that would be available to all students withing the program. After the final event of the season, NOLA Gaming Festival, all points are added up. Student prizes and Scholarships will be awarded to the top finishers in each category.

Prizes Points & Scholarships

(Past Nola Gaming Fest Event)

Students are able to enter in any contest at any point throughout the year. All training, including assistance with projects, will be provided. Online students are currently limited by software & training restraints.

Winners of each competition can earn up to $1,000 in scholarship stipends

Competition Categories

• Create your own Cartoon
• Create your own Game
• Create your own Short Film or Video Content
• Create your own business Website & App

DATA Scholarship Based Projects

IGL Program Scheduling

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Youth Casual Gaming & eSports  Events

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  Noble Minds Institute previously St. Matthew Central School in Uptown New Orleans.

We are located on the second floor and utilize classrooms and large auditorium.

Our Training Locations

1333 South Carrollton New Orleans

Central Location

Hammond Coming Soon

Baton Rouge Coming Soon