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Video Game Careers on the Rise

Video Game-Mobile Game-Social Media Game

       Do you dream about creating games?

                    Your in luck!

Gaming Careers are on the Rise.

With Over 50 million people playing games daily, 

the Gaming industry is EXPLODING!

      
      Start planning for your career NOW.

The Game industry is very competitive.

Be prepared and increase career opportunities.

1) Tell your parents that you want to work in the Game industry.

2) Get advice from your career advisors at school.

3) Do your research at the library and online.

 Key words you can use are "Video Game Jobs", "Careers in Gaming" "Mobile Game Careers" "Social Game Careers" "Game Industry News"

4)  Learn which classes will prepare for your career.

5) Read job search sites for insight about job titles, income & skills needed.

         More videos about Jobs in Video Gaming

                           

More videos on Gaming Careers

 

Links:

Game Jobs

Gear Box Software

Social Gaming Summit 2010

Game Developers Conference

Mochi Game Developers Fund of $10 million

Game Industry Jobs

Game Industry News

 

Job Description: Video Game Technician

                          Video Game Sound Designer

                          Video Game Designer (more info) (more info)

                          Video Game Tester

                          Video Game Engineer     

 

 

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Million Dollar Businesses Created by Teens

You saw the movie Social Network

                        &

You want to be the next Mark Zucherberg.

 

   Here's 9 young entrepreneurs who hit it big.

In 2005 Catherine Cook (age 15) and her brother Dave (age 17) decided to take their school's yearbook online. Today they bring in over $20 million in ad revenue.

 

Ephren Taylor started at age 12 making video games. At 13 he designed websites charging $200 per-site. At 16 he hit seven-figure earnings with a job posting website for high school and college students.

 

Fraser Doherty was 14 when he started making jams in his parents kitchen.  Doherty's company is worth $2 million dollars.

 

By the age of 19, Cameron Johnson, has launched four profitable businesses.  At 15 he created  certificateswap.com which allowed people to buy and sell unwanted gift certificates.  He was bringing in $300,000 per month.  At 19, he sold the business for six figures.

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Get free tickets to the "TRON: Legacy" Sneak Peek!

Walt Disney Studios is giving away free tickets  for a mini peek at the film TRON: Legacy at select IMAX locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Every Tuesday until TRON hit theater's on December 17, Disney will have a giveaway. Get your tickets for  “TRON Night: An IMAX 3D Experience at participating IMAX locations or online at Disney.com/TRON. 

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Students build an electric car that gets 400 miles per gallon!

A group of Kansas city students created a car that gets over 400 miles per gallon. (click video screen a couple times for play button to show)

 

 

 

  Do you dream of creating a comic strip? 

   Do it with these 6 Free Comic Strip sites

 1) MakeBeliefsComix.com (click here)

2) MarvelKids.com (click here)

3) Pixton.com (click here)

4) Toon Doo (click here)

5) StripGenerator (click here)

6) Pikistrips  (click here)

 (Read quick overview of each comic maker site)

 

 

Teen News:

 Does your BFF text more than you? Hmm..

A recent study says the average teen sends 3,339 texts per month.

Females texts 4,050 per month 

Males text 2,539 per month.

                        That's a lot of texting.

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President Obama speaks against bullying

If someone is bullying you, tell your parents, teacher or the principal. They want to help.

Bullying is a form of abuse. 

Sources for additional advice and help:

1)   www.bullying.org   

"Everyone has the right to be respected, and the responsibility to respect others"

2)   Stop Bullying Now

 3)  Dealing with Bullying

 

 

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Hang out in Harry Potter's Castle!

    The Harry Potter exhibit opens this Saturday

             at Seattle's Pacific Science Center

               "HARRY POTTER the exhibition"

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Word on the Street:

Nobody gets anywhere without someone's help.

So when you GIVE help, don't keep track.

Know that help will come when you need it AGAIN too.

 

 

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Dancing with Bristol Palin & Kyle Massey!

 

                       Yippee!!

The youngest dancers are still in the competition!

     The dance moves are tough.

             The judges are tougher.

    Bristol and Kyle dancing into their 5th week!

 

Kyle Massey, age 19, the beloved actor from Disney's "That's So Raven" and the star of his spin-off show "Cory's House" continues to dance to the top ranks. 

Keep tabs on  Kyle Massey's career www.KyleMassey.com

 

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY BRISTOL! 

Bristol Palin, age 20 (Oct. 18th), surprised us with her premiere dance on Dancing with the Stars.  Suited up in a business suit then revealing a gorgeous dress to match her moves!  Who knew that Bristol could shine!  She's beating her own path, far from being a teen-mom and daughter of Sarah Palin (former Vice-President candidate).     Bristol Palin on Facebook

 

            TUNE IN EVERY WEEK AND VOTE!

 

 

 

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Willow Smith's "Whip My Hair" video

                                       "Whip My Hair" 

         Finally the video we've all been waiting for!!

                                                                                                                                      
                                             

  (Turn off the music on the slide show in middle column- click the speaker icon)

                                   www.willowsmith.com

Only 9 years old, Willow Smith, daughter of Hollywood's Will and Jada Smith, has launched a music career.  We love the song and the video is hot!!

        Its gonna be a long and hot career for Willow!!

 

 

 

                                  "THE YOUNG ICONS"

       Recognizing Inspirational Teens

The Young Icons is a weekly Saturday half-hour tv show featuring inspiring American Teenagers. 

This show celebrates and features teens such as Kimberly Anyadike, who became the youngest pilot to fly across the country.

        Check your local listings for airdates and times.

Click  & view Young Icons promo video

 

 

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