Creating Pathways That Lead to Opportunity
Colpkin Cares measures impact through student growth, skill development, and long-term opportunity across esports, STEAM education, and workforce pathways.
Impact Beyond the Numbers
At Colpkin Cares, impact is not limited to participation counts. We focus on how students grow academically, technically, and personally; while gaining access to opportunities that extend beyond the program.
Our approach prioritizes long-term outcomes over short-term activity.
Why Include Esports?
16%
Of Students expect to have a career in STEM (2020) – NCES
7%
Of degrees earned were in STEM (2022) – NCES
20%
of students are listed as chronically absent nationwide – attendanceworks.org
5%
participation decline in traditional sports (2024) – USA FactsÂ
17%
Of students will never participate in extracurricular or sporting activities – census.gov
97%
Teen Boys Play Video Games – Pew Research
86%
Teen Girls Play Video Games – Pew Research
6x
Less likely to be chronically absent – NSBA
+1.7
Average increase to esport participating student’s GPAs -NSBA
10%
increase of attendance of participating esport athletes – NSBA
63%
Of esport athletes who do not make it professionally, get a STEM degree. -RIOT
300+
Colleges/Universities have budding esport programs – NACE
$18m
Given out in esport scholarships every Semester – ESPN
65%
of students involved in scholastic eSports is the first school activity they participated in – GS
15%
Yearly increase to the esport market cap.
Key Areas Of Impact
Engagement & Access
Expanding access to old and new STEAM programs
Reaching students through interest-driven learning
Creating inclusive, supportive environments
Skill Development
Technical and STEAM skill building
Teamwork, leadership, and communication
Problem solving and critical thinking
Education & Career Pathways
College and certification awareness
Workforce-aligned skill development
Exposure to emerging industries
Community & Workforce Growth
Supporting schools and educators
Connecting students with mentors and partners
Building local and regional talent pipelines
What Students Gain
Confidence and self-direction
Experience working in team environments
Exposure to professional tools and workflows
Clearer understanding of education and career options
How We Measure Impact
Colpkin Cares is committed to accountability and continuous improvement. As programs grow, we track impact through participation, skill progression, partnerships, and post-program outcomes.
Program participation and retention
Skill development milestones
Educational and workforce pathways
Community and partner engagement
Building Long-Term Impact
Colpkin Cares is focused on building sustainable pathways that grow with students and communities. As programs expand, impact will be measured not only by scale, but by the quality of opportunity created.