Students in an Ethlete Lab Academy esports education program in Cleveland, Ohio

Where Gaming Becomes a Career Pathway

Esports, tech, and career programs for schools and communities across Greater Cleveland for K-12, youth, and adults.

Esports with purpose 🎮 Career pathways, not just gameplay 🎮 We come to you 🎮 K-12, Youth & Adults 🎮 Serving Greater Cleveland 🎮

Esports & Tech Education Programs: Connect Passion to Possibility

We meet students where their interest already lives — gaming, esports, and technology — and turn it into hands-on learning that opens doors.

Whether you're a CTE department planning career-connected pathways, a community organization building youth programming, or a school looking for turnkey enrichment, ELA delivers standards-aligned, project-based experiences led by experienced instructors.

Pre-Apprenticeship
Programs

Structured workforce-development pathways that introduce students to technology, esports operations, and emerging digital careers — with real skill-building and career exploration built in.

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On-site
Programming

We bring engaging technology & esports learning directly to schools, libraries, community centers, & youth organizations. Workshops, after-school clubs, or full summer programs in your space.

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School/Community Partnerships

Field-trip experiences (gaming, classes, camps) for K-12, plus youth and adult job-readiness programming and education, and Scout workshops. Career-connected, engaging, and built around your goals.

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Esports
Consulting

Guidance for schools and organizations launching or growing their own esports programs — from structure and equipment to coaching and competition, we're here to guide your program launch.

Talk eSports Strategy

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Built for Educators, Organizations, and Students with Passion

ELA programming reaches learners across every stage — elementary through adult. We partner with:

Schools & CTE departments: career-connected pathways, field trips, and enrichment aligned to your objectives.
Community organizations & youth programs: after-school clubs, camps, and job-readiness programming.
Scouts & groups: badge-earning workshops and team-building experiences.

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Experience You Can Trust

ELA is led by people who know both the technology and the classroom.

Co-founder Mike Newton led the Golden State Warriors' NBA 2K League affiliate to the 2023 5v5 championship — becoming the first Black coach to win a 5v5 league title — and serves on the Board of Advisors for Esports Ohio. He now brings that expertise to career-connected learning for the next generation.

Our programs are turnkey and low-lift for your team: experienced instructors, standards-aligned and project-based content, flexible scheduling, and formats that fit your space and goals. We handle the delivery — you get engaged learners and measurable value.

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Trusted by Schools & Community Partners Across Greater Cleveland

From student-run esports tournaments to career-exploration field trips, ELA eSports & Tech Programs deliver real-world educational value. Learn more about the schools, organizations, and stories behind our work.

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