Gwangju Esports Education Center, Recruiting Students for 1st Gamer Training Course

The Gwangju Esports Education Center is recruiting students for the '2024 1st Gamer Training Course' until next month on the 7th to discover and nurture professional esports players.

In the first course, programs for League of Legends, Battlegrounds, and Valorant will be offered, and the training period will run for four weeks from March 11 to April 6, with weekday and weekend classes available.

Students will be assigned to Basic, Core, Professional, or Master classes through consultation. The Master class will be operated after consultation with a professional coach. The weekday classes are open to youth and general university students, while weekend classes are for youth only.

The gamer training course aims to enhance individual gaming skills by developing each student's play ability to increase their tier, along with team training that provides one-on-one coaching and feedback on handling various in-game situations. The course is conducted under the guidance of specialized coaches for each game title.

Youth aspiring to become professional gamers will undergo intensive training in the professional preparation class to maximize their individual capabilities and receive focused education on professional awareness and teamwork. They will also be supported to grow into players who can represent their game through various opportunities, including professional team tryouts.

Those wishing to enroll in the 1st gamer training course can apply by March 7 through the education center’s website, Honam University’s website notice board, and the education program information board of the Gwangju Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency, the organizing institution. Final successful applicants will be notified individually on March 8.

The Gwangju Esports Education Center, operated by Honam University under commission and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Gwangju Metropolitan City’s '2024 Asia Esports Industry Education Center Establishment and Operation' project, offers the training free of charge. Additionally, a permanent consultation system with professional coaches is in place, providing counseling not only for growth as professional gamers but also for various career paths. Detailed information about the education program is available on the official website of the Gwangju Esports Education Center and by phone.

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