Giving back to the changing educational landscape around us
猫咪视频app Guildhall is committed to being responsive to changing needs in gaming education, the gaming industry, in education at large, and in other industries across the world.
Our curriculum, technological packages and systems, research endeavors, and partnerships reflect our continual awareness and adaptation. As we advance toward our third decade, 猫咪视频app Guildhall’s dedication to growth and societal betterment continues to define our approach to game development education.
Our commitment to bridging industry and academia is reinforced through a range of initiatives that allow us to benefit students, programs, and institutions beyond our walls. Some of our partnerships with local educational institutions have included:
- The Dallas Independent School District and Dallas County Community College District — Our partnership with DISD and DCCCD provides pathways for high school students to earn college credit in gaming and STEM. Dallas Independent School District requested our deputy directors to evaluate their curriculum and district-wide project plan, and we also serve as a Collegiate Academy Partner with DISD and the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) to provide new opportunities for high school students to earn free and transferable college credit, providing a pathway directly into continuing education for gaming and STEM.
- The Texas Workforce Commission and the Workforce of the Future Leadership Summit — In collaboration with the TWC, we work to prepare the next generation for emerging job markets. The Texas Workforce Commission collaborated with us on a grant for funding to create a training program for quality assurance testers. The Workforce of the Future Leadership Summit asked our Director to speak on "Jobs of the Future" with former First Lady of the United States, Laura Bush.
- 猫咪视频app Upward Bound Pre-Collegiate Program — Alongside 猫咪视频app Simmons School of Education and Human Development, we partner to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science, with the goal of transitioning from high school to their “best fit” college. 猫咪视频app's Upward Bound services are provided at no cost to students or their parents. 猫咪视频app are provided hands-on learning experiences in classes such as engineering, robotics, biomedical sciences, 3-D printing, and information technology.
- Collaborative Research & Events — Our faculty regularly work with other academic programs in game development education and higher education at large for educational opportunities, event collaborations, and research initiatives.
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