Chesco Intermediate Unit Virtual Esports Summit Saturday

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — High schools looking to establish esports clubs and teams might consider attending a virtual summit event this Saturday.

The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) have teamed up to present a day-long Scholastic Esports Summit on April 10. The virtual summit will be ideal for high schools looking to establish esports, and will also offer training for coaches, professional development and career connections.

The esports summit is virtual, from Saturday at 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

What is esports? They are competitive computer-based video games; the competition is global. MSN has an esports hub. The games are many of the same being played at home but esports puts players into competition.

"We are delighted and grateful to collaborate with HU for this exciting event," said Chester County Intermediate Unit Educational Innovation Specialist, Kammas Kersch.

"Career readiness opportunities in emerging and unique fields like e-sports are so vital for students, parents, and educators to experience before students complete their high school journey!” Kersch added.

The summit will feature student presentations and panels, coaching discussions, streaming, social media, and esports career pathways and academics.

Anyone interested in attending may register at the Scholastic Esports Summit link.

Kammas Kersch at KammasK@cciu.org can answer questions about the event or provide more information.

The Chester County Intermediate Unit is an educational service agency that exists to provide quality, cost-effective services to the community and its residents. The Chester County Intermediate Unit administers instructional, enrichment, and administrative programs and services to Chester County’s 12 public school districts and to over 45 private and parochial schools in the county.