USAEL Pathway Esports Program Grades: 6-12 Number of Students: Unlimited Highlights: The USAEL Pathway Esports Program is a comprehensive, year-long offering designed exclusively for middle and high schools. It combines hands-on competition, certified STEM curriculum, and career development to prepare students for success in the multi-billion-dollar esports and gaming industry. This program goes beyond gameplay. From social-emotional learning to coding to digital storytelling, students gain hands-on experiences that support college and career readiness in today’s most in-demand industries. The Three C's of USAEL Competition – Start, manage, and compete as a school-based esports team. Curriculum – Access engaging, STEM-certified courses aligned to real-world skills. Careers – Prepare students for future jobs in tech, media, and business. League Access: Run a team and compete in official USAEL leagues and tournaments throughout the academic year. Open to unlimited students per site, allowing schools to scale and grow their programs. Comes with 2 courses from Mastery Coding's Esports Pathway Catalog Schools can select two of the following programs to implement: Intro to Game Development Intro to Computer Science Intro to Web Development Esports Broadcasting AI in Esports The Business of Esports Career Explorations in Esports Each course is built to introduce students to essential skills in high-growth fields like software engineering, digital media, business strategy, and artificial intelligence—all within the exciting context of esports.
