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Greater Cleveland's Onsite pre-apprenticeship programs in esports, cybersecurity & entrepreneurship that prepares students for real career pathways
What Makes This a Pre-Apprenticeship?
Ethlete Lab Academy is a State-Certified Pre-Apprenticeship Program Provider, offering structured pathways that introduce students to real industries before graduation.
These are not clubs or camps. They're career-pathway programs designed to build:
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Technical skills
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Leadership and teamwork
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Problem solving
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Career awareness
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Portfolio-ready projects
Programs are delivered directly at schools, districts, and partner organizations.
Our Current Pathways
More Pathways Coming Soon — Our pre-apprenticeship offerings continue to expand as new industry needs emerge.
Esports & Esports Operations
Students learn the structure behind competitive gaming and the careers that support it:
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Team roles, communication, and strategy
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Event management and tournament structure
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Broadcasting, shoutcasting, and production
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Leadership and sportsmanship
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Understanding the business of esports
Cybersecurity & IT Fundamentals
Students explore how digital systems are protected and how cyber professionals think:
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Network security basics
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Threat detection simulations
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Online safety and cyber ethics
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Introduction to IT career paths
Entrepreneurship & Digital Business
Students learn how ideas become businesses in the digital world:
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Branding and marketing basics
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Content creation and digital presence
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Budgeting, pricing, and planning
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Pitching ideas and problem solving
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Understanding modern digital careers
How our Programs Work
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Delivered onsite at your school or organization
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1-week intensive, multi-week, semester, or enrichment formats available
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You provide the space — we execute the rest
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All equipment and curriculum provided
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Led by trained ELA Gurus
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Designed for high school juniors and seniors
Student Outcomes
Students complete the program with:
Foundational career skills in high-growth industries
Teamwork and leadership experience
Hands-on technical exposure
Portfolio projects and real-world simulations
A clearer understanding of future career opportunities
WHO BENEFITS FROM THIS PROGRAM?
HIGH
SCHOOLS
CTE & STEM COORDINATORS
After-school & enrichment programs
Community Organizations
WHAT CLEVELAND EDUCATORS
ARE SAYING
Jon Eucker,
Fairview High School
This program was an overwhelming success for our students, showing them how esports roles connect to careers in business, technology, and media. Mike Newton facilitates it with the utmost knowledge, structure, and professionalism, and I highly recommend it to other educational institutions and student groups.
Elizabeth Pryor, Director of Entrepreneurial Studies, Mastery School of Hawken