Episode 118: Milwaukee Esports

Host Ben Rangel sits down with Brandon Tschacher, Founder of the Milwaukee Esports Alliance, and Abbey Diedrich, Director of Career Development at New Horizons Wisconsin, to talk about the state of Esports in Milwaukee. They talk about the MPS summer class that integrated Esports and gaming with tangible tech skills, how Milwaukee is doing relative to other cities when it comes to tech and Esports, and how gaming can provide young people with essential skills to succeed in the modern world. To learn more, visit: Milwaukee Esports AllianceNew Horizons Wisconsin Action Steps:Brandon’s action steps include:Engage with the alliance, especially on Discord and subscribe to the newsletterAttend their Annual Esports Summit at the UW Panther Arena on March 6, 2023Abbey’s action step include: Educate yourself on what career pathways and educational programming (apprenticeships and short term training programs)Bridge the CityWhen you’re taking action in your community, share with us! Use #bridgethecity or tag us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.We humbly ask you to consider joining our Patreon so we can continue creating episodes and events that encourage community engagement and open dialogue. Shoutout to our supporters (include first names of new Patrons and include in episode if possible) Music by Casey Masters.