Playable Worlds: Careers Experience Day
Co-created with the Spark! youth movement, Playable Worlds is designed to show young people how a passion for gaming can unlock incredible career paths.
You don't need to be a coding expert or a technical genius to thrive in the gaming industry. Modern gaming blends creative storytelling, music, design, and digital media with traditional science and technology. We want to show students that whether they're analytical, creative, or simply curious, there's a pathway for them in this rapidly growing sector.
Why bring your students?
This interactive day is specifically tailored for students in years 9 to 11. They'll be able to connect with local industry experts, university pathways, and hands-on technology.
During the day students can:
- Explore careers: discover how skills in gaming translate directly into high-demand STEAM industries, software design, digital arts, and event production
- Connect with experts: engage with local gaming professionals, Chelmsford College, and Anglia Ruskin University representatives to talk about next steps
- Learn interactively: experience a festival atmosphere built around youth-designed content, creative workshops, and immersive tech displays.
Register your interest today, and we'll be in touch.
Important information
As part of the Festival's reporting, we will be capturing video and photographs throughout the day, as well as gathering student feedback. This material and data will be shared with Culture Chelmsford and our funding partners for event evaluation purposes.
Attending schools are responsible for managing and communicating all student photography, video and data consent, as well as coordinating any specific accessibility needs for their group.
More about Playable Worlds
Playable Worlds is a youth-led gaming fringe festival coming to Chelmsford in October. It's part of Chelmsford Science Festival 2026.
Visit the Playable Worlds website to read more about other events.