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Saturday, July 16 • 2:20pm - 2:30pm
HACKOUT BL4CKOUT: A Student Engagement Game Changer

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Southern California was hosting its annual STEM event virtually due to COVID. With thousands of students expected to attend, engagement was a concern, along with meaningful career awareness and pathways to support their key industry sectors, cybersecurity. To support this initiative, skillsgapp customized a mobile-friendly video game designed to simulate real-world cybersecurity scenarios during the event. Meet BL4CKOUT, a notorious hacker threatening the privacy and security of the world.

Speakers
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Cynthia Jenkins

Co-Founder & CMO, skillsgapp
Cynthia Jenkins is Co-Founder and CMO of skillsgapp, customized mobile video games focused on helping Generation Z gain the soft and middle skills necessary to participate in the massive skills-based jobs sector that includes manufacturing and other technical industries. The mobile... Read More →


Saturday July 16, 2022 2:20pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hopin Virtual Platform festival.gamesforchange.org