The Game Initiative today announced its "How To Break Into Video Game Industry: Conference and Resume Workshop" will take place in Chevy Chase, Maryland on June 26, 2004 at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center. The event is designed for students and professionals looking to get into the computer and video game business. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with industry insiders, including top recruiter Mary-Margaret.com, hiring managers from local game companies as well as network and meet with industry veterans. The event is sponsored in part by the Baltimore County Department of Economic Development and the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development.
"The comprehensive program will provide an overview of the industry, identify technology trends and requirements as well as the qualifications and skill-sets that are in demand," said Christopher Sherman, Game Initiative Executive Director. "The casual nature of this event allows attendees an unprecedented opportunity to interact with industry veterans, ask questions, gain valuable contacts and understand the business."