Building Thriving Futures: KeyBank Partners With Urban Arts To Create Career Pathways Through Digital Gaming
Building Thriving Futures: KeyBank Partners With Urban Arts To Create Career Pathways Through Digital Gaming
Building Thriving Futures: KeyBank Partners With Urban Arts To Create Career Pathways Through Digital Gaming
August, 15, 2024
Summary
KeyBank Foundation has committed a $300,000 community impact grant to Urban Arts, a New York-based nonprofit that teaches video game design to underserved youth as a pathway to college and career success. Urban Arts provides a comprehensive curriculum in game design, coding, animation, and storytelling, while also offering college access services, scholarships, and mentorship opportunities. The organization aims to create a diverse talent pipeline in STEM and STEAM fields, boosting persistence and technical skills among low-income youth. KeyBank’s investment supports Urban Arts’ mission to foster economic mobility and prepare the next generation for careers in creative and tech industries.
Reference
KeyBank. (2024, August 15). Building thriving futures: KeyBank partners with Urban Arts to create career pathways through digital gaming. CSRWire. https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/808536-building-thriving-futures-keybank-partners-urban-arts-create-career-pathways