WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today
the 1,000 Dreams Fund (1DF), a national nonprofit that
provides micro-grants that support the dreams of talented young
women, announces the expansion of the BroadcastHER Academy (powered
by Allied Esports & HyperX) into the first-ever esports and
gaming fellowship program for high potential 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 Gaming.
"In order for the esports and gaming industry to continue to
thrive, a diverse and talented workforce is needed - and women must
have a seat at the table," says 1,000 Dreams Fund Founder and CEO
Christie Garton. "We believe that
the Academy, with further investment and support by our partners,
can become a talent pool for our partners and the industry, while
providing a clearer pathway for women who want to thrive in the
industry."
Esports, a booming and lucrative industry, is expected to exceed
$1.65 billion in global revenue by
2021, according to Newzoo—and Statista reports that about 44% of
gamers are women. While women are rising in influence, the
challenges they face in what is still considered to be a
"male-dominated" world include a substantial pay gap.
In 2020, a group of 10 talented women will be announced to the
fellowship program for one year. Applicants will submit a proposed
plan for goals 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:
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- A comprehensive hands-on tour
- Time with the broadcast unit to learn about the broadcast
operations
- Lunch or dinner with an Allied Esports executive or broadcast
professional
- Opportunity to call a game in a professional broadcast
boot
- 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.
"Our affiliation with the 1,000 Dreams Fund and BroadcastHER
Academy has been one of the most rewarding opportunities we've had
since opening the HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas, and we're excited
to see the program continue to grow," said Jud Hannigan, CEO of Allied Esports. "The
curiosity, enthusiasm and talent of these female gamers has been an
inspiration and we look forward to continuing to open industry
doors for them in any way possible."
"We're impressed daily by the emerging talent in the esports
industry and excited to be part of this partnership supporting
future female champions—both players, and working behind the
scenes," says Wendy Lecot, head of
HyperX strategic alliances. "Aspiring women in this industry today
will have the opportunity to share their experiences with future
broadcasters and we are proud to be a part of this initiative."
About the 2020 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-2020/
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 11, 2020 and ends on
March 20th. 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 the 1,000 Dreams Fund
The 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 $250,000 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 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.
For more information about Allied Esports,
visit AlliedEsports.gg and follow @AlliedEsports. Allied
Esports 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 16 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 60 million memory
modules and seven million gaming headsets 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
Jennifer Toone Corrigan
jtoone@intoone.com
401-258-8830
Allied Esports
Brian Fisher:
Brian@alliedesports.com
HyperX
Mark Tekunoff
Mark_Tekunoff@hyperxgaming.com
714-438-2791
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