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Ever wonder what it takes to make a video game? Video games can be made by several hundred people or a single person in a garage and there is a wide variety of skills and talents that come into play. Dive into this talk with Katie Stone Perez to find out a bit more about different types of jobs in Video Game Development and how to get started.
At Microsoft, our mission is to enable people and businesses throughout the world to realize their full potential. And helping students engage with technology and explore career opportunities in Technology are paramount to delivering against that goal. If you or someone you know is a student and is interested in learning more about our education and engagement programs please visit the following resources:
- YouthSpark Hub
- Microsoft's DigiGirl Program Site
- Microsoft Imagine
- Youth Spark Camps at Microsoft Stores
- DigiGirlz events at Microsoft Stores
- Minecraft Hour of Code
- Digital Literacy
- Microsoft in Education
- Microsoft Student
- Girls Make Games
And here are some great programming languages to support your journey!
You can also watch another of Katie's videos forTips for Breaking into Technology.
