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Real programs. Real partners. Real impact. ★ Backed by Greater Cleveland Partnership ★ CTE partnerships across Northeast Ohio ★
CASE STUDIES
Fairview High School
Over four days, Fairview High School students prepared for and ran a live, student-run eSports tournament hosted by Ethlete Lab Academy — rotating through the operational roles behind live event production and gaining insight into the business models driving the esports industry.
This program showed students how esports roles connect to careers in business, technology, and media, and included a campus visit to Cleveland State University, where students met CSU's varsity esports coach to learn about collegiate pathways.
"This program delivered exceptional educational and practical value. Mike Newton facilitates this experience with the utmost knowledge, structure, and professionalism. I highly recommend this program to other educational institutions and student groups."
Jon Eucker, Staff Representative, Fairview High School
ELA's Esports Junior Experience
Mastery School of Hawken
Hawken's Entrepreneurial Studies class partnered with Ethlete Lab Academy on a real business project, analyzing the company and its programs firsthand. Students were impressed by the gaming lounge, the quality of the equipment, and the range of programs — and their research validated the need for more "third spaces" where teenagers can connect, socialize, and learn.
"ELA provides value across the spectrum by meeting diverse needs of kids, parents, educational partners, and the broader community. With his deep experience and years coaching professionally, Mike has poured his passion into ELA and built a safe, welcoming space that platforms gaming as a way to learn STEM, socialize, compete, collaborate, and excel."
Elizabeth Pryor, Director of Entrepreneurial Studies, Mastery School of Hawken
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Schools & Organizations We’ve Worked With
Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP)
Y.O.U. (Youth Opportunities Unlimited)
G.C.C.C
Cleveland Browns — Stay in the Game
OhioRISE / PPL
City of Cleveland — Water (STEP Program)
FanExpo Cleveland
Express Not Suppress
St. Edward High School
Richmond High School
Fairview High School
Keyes to the Game
Positive Education Program
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Cleveland State University
Goal Dreams LLC
OUR IMPACT IN the Greater Cleveland COMMUNITY
See ELA in Action
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