Building Capacity for Careers in Tech Through Games
Leanne Chukoskie, Ph.D., from Northeastern University, discusses building capacity for tech careers through games, including using eye trackers and creating a support ecosystem with internships for autistic adults. The importance of neurodiversity in the gaming industry is highlighted, with insights on entry-level jobs and opportunities in indie and serious game companies.
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B U I L D I N G CA PAC I T Y FO R A CA R E E R I N T E C H T H RO U G H G A M E S Leanne Chukoskie, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Northeastern University
PLAYING VIDEO GAMES USING YOUR EYES Eye tracker
B U I L D I N G A N E C O S Y S T E M O F S U P P O R T : I N T E R N S H I P S F O R A U T I S T I C A D U L T S The Need The Need Training that focuses on durable hard skills for tech jobs Also support soft skills needed for employment needed for employment soft skills
Careers in Games Careers in Games Ubisoft neurodiversity talent program Director, Pierre Escaich, (right) and Aris Bricker (left) formerly of Redstorm Presented at the 2023 Game Developer s Conference on the need for neurodivergent Talent in games.
18% of UK Games industry employees 18% of UK Games industry employees identify as Neurodivergent. identify as Neurodivergent.
Jobs in Indie game and Serious Game companies are easier to break into. Often opportunities associated with universities Internships are one way to gain skills Apprenticeships are better, but few
ENTRY LEVEL JOBS IN GAMES: Quality Assurance tester Game review writer (journalist) Community manager Jr. Game Developer Front- or Back-end software engineer Sound designer Game Artist Animator
