Horizons (ft. Jackie Nguyen and Carlo Martin)
The Episode
In the thrilling conclusion of our NorQuest Esports trilogy, from the Kiwi Productions studio, we sit down with Jackie Nguyen, Manager of Business Enterprises, and Carlo Martin, Business Development Officer at NorQuest College, to reflect on how far the esports program has come and what the future holds for this innovative campus experience.
From earning institutional buy-in to fostering collaboration locally and beyond, this episode is packed with insights on innovation, student engagement, and creating sustainable esports infrastructure. Hear about their vision for a future esports hub in downtown Edmonton, the role of micro-credentials, and the power of partnerships like their collaboration with Finnish innovators UNEVN.
Whether you're a student, educator, or esports enthusiast, this conversation is a testament to what’s possible when gaming becomes a catalyst for connection and growth.
Tune in for:
👷 Building the best possible experience for NorQuesters
🏙️ A place to play in the downtown education district
🏫 The role of microcredentials in building esports careers
Don't miss the first two parts of this trilogy for the full experience of our coverage of NorQuest Esports! Visit goodgameyeg.ca for past episodes and community resources. Don’t forget to rate, subscribe, and share the show!
One More Question
When it comes to Esports at NorQuest, what are some examples of fruitful careers that you hope students, along with working professionals can strive towards?
We want our students to either be successful as athletes or team members in a professional or educational level. There's a lot to an Esports team or an Esports outfit like NorQuest Esports need in order for them to thrive.
Careers within Esports teams and Esports outfits such as:
Team managers
Marketing managers
Social media and engagement managers
Skills coaches and trainers
But the industry of Esports as a spectator sport has more careers that they can pursue. The above examples are also available outside of functioning within niche organizations. Bringing that back into our city.
Our students can be equipped to be in production roles for any kind of industry, they would already have firsthand experience in digital marketing and current trending social media practices. They are also able to carry on the skills and experience they develop towards their further career, for example one of our alumni varsity students that graduated from Early Learning and Childhood Care program is planning to complete his education studies and use Esports as a valuable tool for teaching.
I also believe that our business management majors have an advantage after graduating and being part of our NorQuest Esports Ecosystem as they've seen what modern partnerships look like for businesses engaging in Esports or digital activations.
Important Links
https://goodgameyeg.ca/episodes/origins-carlo-martin (Pt. 1)
https://goodgameyeg.ca/episodes/evolution-angel-villavert-charlie-sackey-carlo-martin (Pt. 2)
https://esportsalberta.ca/alberta-esports-strategy
https://bowvalleycollege.ca/student-resources/student-life/esports-and-gaming
https://www.memoryexpress.com/Information/IPR.print.aspx
