Youth Technology Apprenticeship Camp

From e-sports to STEM

Youth Technology Apprenticeship Camp is a first-of-its-kind workforce training program for youth that intertwines e-Sports competition and game development with a custom development curriculum that exposes High School students to career pathways in technology.

Said another way, this program meets students in areas that naturally interest them, and uses e-Sports and friendly competition as a gateway to STEM, and how technology and coding can offer an exciting career and life.

Visit the YTAC website for a schedule of upcoming Camps, registration deadlines and more details.

Available YTAC Opportunities

STEM Opportunities

Compete in a game development competition for a prize pool, using Unreal Engine
Have access to a programming tutor and lessons covering important computer science topics
Hear from exciting industry speakers- last cohort’s speakers included people from eSports (Hastr0), the CIA, and Google.
Earn preferential status in the exclusive YTAC Summer cohort if you perform strongly

eSports Opportunities

Be featured (And possibly even stream yourself) on the YTAC Twitch page
Compete in exciting esports competitions for a prize pool against other members of the cohort
Play new games with friends on the server
Have access to an exclusive YTAC-only Minecraft SMP server

Community Opportunities

Join a highly supportive community that will provide you with valuable friendships and professional connections!
Compete in off-season programming and esports challenges after you complete your cohort, joining YTAC alumni

How to Learn More and Register

Registration

The Carolina Fintech Hub (CFH) and Charlotte Executive Leadership Council (CELC), in partnership with the Live Oak Bank, nCino, Charlotte Mecklenburg-Schools, the Emerald Foundation, and New Hanover County Schools are now accepting students to be participants in this exciting program. Registration information and more available on the YTAC website.