From Gamers to Professionals: A Case Study on the Role of Esports in Developing Employability Skills

Workforce Skills have evolved to be critically needed and the ways of developing these workplace skills are evolving. This study explores the potential contributions of esports activities at colleges to the development of essential employability skills, including collaboration, communication, leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork, skills that are valued by human resources managers. Despite the growing popularity of esports and its potential to prepare students for the workforce, there is limited research connecting esports and even broader video games connected to the activities can influence skill development and career readiness. There is an increase in academic focus and identifying the knowledge skills, abilities, and attitudes necessary for career development and esports could potentially be a tool for the development of these skills for Generation Z and millennials entering the workforce.