Get Support

You will be surprised at how welcoming and supportive the games sector can be

The following support schemes could help people before and during their games career, help educators inspire young people on the pathway towards careers in games, or simply find communities of like minded gamers.

Essential resources

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16-17 18+

Into Games mentorship

Games professionals mentor young people (16+) starting their games careers.

16-17 18+

Women in Games

Campaigning non-profit network promoting female representation in games and an ambassador scheme

16-17 18+

Ukie student membership

Connecting students with games professionals to help start games careers

8-11 12-15 16-17 18+

Video Games Ambassadors

Access a huge network of games industry staff to inspire your school or university about games careers

16-17 18+

POC in Play

The representation and inclusion Movement for people of colour in the video games industry.

16-17 18+

Limit Break

Mentoring programme to help under-represented genders to work in the UK games industry.

16-17 18+

BAME in Games

Support network encouraging more diverse talent to work in the games and entertainment sectors.

16-17 18+

G into Gaming

Campaign to build more gender diverse and inclusive workplaces in games

16-17 18+

Autistica Play

Autism research charity raising awareness about autism through video games.

16-17 18+

Gamesindustry.biz Academy

Huge collection of articles by industry insiders about games careers, best practice and diversity

16-17 18+

Creative Assembly Legacy Project

Inspirational ambassador programme with over 100 developers giving school talks

16-17 18+

Women in Esports tournaments

Find out about women-only Esports tournaments

18+

Black Girl Gamers

Multi-platform age and LGBTQIA+ inclusive games community with 6,000 black female members

Roles

Expos, Fairs and Shows Discover exciting exhibitions, packed career fairs, accessible expos and award shows for new talent

Learn

Find online courses and institutions teaching games development

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Talks & open days Games developers, studios, courses and lecturers share what it’s like working or studying with them

Careers

Discover key roles, careers Q&A and essential resources

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Support schemes Inspired programmes to support you on your career pathway

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Games Careers Week is a free non-profit event organised by the National Videogame Museum. Made possible with supporter sponsor Boneloaf, and our proud partners: Grads In Games, NextGen Skills Academy, Women In Games and The Sheffield College.

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About the National Videogame Museum

The NVM, explores the history and cultural importance of videogames as well as providing award winning educational programmes. The NVM is governed by the BGI. Registered charity number 1183530.

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