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Esports and Cybersecurity Wednesdays 5:30pm to 7:30pm

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Grades: 4th to 12th

Description



🎮 Join Us in the State-of-the-Art eSports Lounge at the University of Bridgeport!

Step into the action at UB's cutting-edge eSports Lounge where gaming meets growth and innovation! Middle and high school students will experience the thrill of competitive gaming while developing a powerful set of real-world skills that go far beyond the screen.

💡 Through eSports, students gain:

  • Strategic Thinking – Mastering game tactics sharpens decision-making under pressure.
  • Teamwork & Communication – Collaboration and clear communication are essential to victory.
  • Leadership – Taking charge, supporting teammates, and learning to lead with confidence.
  • Problem Solving – Adapting to challenges in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
  • Digital Literacy – Building tech-savvy skills that prepare them for 21st-century careers.
  • Focus & Resilience – Staying calm, composed, and motivated — win or lose.

🎯 More than a game — it’s a gateway to future-ready skills and community connection!


Cybersecurity Career Exploration

The cybersecurity workforce has the important job of protecting our online information, which includes everything from personal online accounts to matters of national security. In addition to foundational and technical cybersecurity knowledge and skills, students will learn what careers are available to them as they shape their education.

Career awareness in cybersecurity for middle and high school students involves introducing them to the field, its importance, and the various career opportunities available. Here are several ways to foster career awareness in cybersecurity for students at this age:

Career awareness in cybersecurity for middle and high school students involves introducing them to the field, its importance, and the various career opportunities available.

In-Person Instruction

Cost

The fee is $150.00 per registration

Schedule

Starts: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Ends: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

We will meet from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM every Wed starting on 1/7/2026 and ending on 4/29/2026

Contact

Gwendolyn Brantley
203-526-8086
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Location

John J. Cox Student Center 244 University Ave Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604 US

We are happy to announce the our Esports Program will be at on the Campus of the University of Bridgeport in their new state-of-art eSports Lounge.

Grades: 4th to 12th