Northampton College has this week opened a brand new esports arena, as part of its £6.3m digital academy.
This academy is partly funded by the South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership’s (SEMLEP) Local Growth Fund, reports the Northampton Chronicle & Echo.
Aside from the esports area, it also includes a TV studio, digital workshops, a design studio and more.
“Our courses and apprenticeships allow individuals to explore digital careers and progress through a pathway of qualifications leading to higher education, apprenticeships and employment.”
Stephen Ratcliffe-Jones, Northampton College
Northampton College is one of more than 150 institutions that teaches the Esports BTEC qualification in the UK, which has been produced by education provider Pearson and the British Esports Association.
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