Prepare Youth for 21st Century Careers
All future careers, whether in the Tech industry or not, will require digital skills. Just like basic Math literacy is important today, the future workforce will require basic Tech literacy. This includes coding for sure. But more than that, it also includes design, empathy, problem solving, teamwork and an attitude of continuous learning.
At Game of Apps, local Tech professionals work with students weekly to teach them the skills and principles used in the industry as they build their own apps. Students experience first-hand what it takes to build an app and gain a unique insight into how the Tech industry operates.
Solve ambiguous problems and learn how to learn
Problem based learning approach
Immediately apply what you’ve just learned, reinforcing concepts by seeing how it’s applied
Cross-disciplinary and leadership
Work together and leverage each other’s strengths and abilities, all driving towards the same goal
Being comfortable with ambiguity
Don't shy away from uncertainty, apply a methodical process to distill ambiguity into manageable and testable steps
Create Value & Solve Difficult Problems
It took only 13 years since the release of the first iPhone to create new markets and businesses which took over older industries. Game of Apps is a program that teaches youth how to thrive in this future reality—embracing ambiguity, and adapting to continuously evolving technologies.
Students will learn how to utilize design and software engineering skills to solve ambiguous problems—problems that do not have predefined answers—and create value for the people around them. The students will form teams to represent their schools and compete for the coveted GoA Provincial Championship Trophy.
Student Testimonials
Hear what our past students have to say.
Program Fun Stats
Here are some interesting and fun stats since we’ve started Game of Apps!
Student Alumnis: 923
Grades 6 through 12
Schools: 73
Participating from Bowen Island, Burnaby, Delta, Elkford, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Richmond, Saanich, Sidney, Surrey, Vancouver, Vernon, Victoria, West Vancouver, etc.
Industry Mentors: 69
Developers and Designers working in the local Tech industry volunteer their time weekly to teach and mentor the students
Female Students: 33%
Better than the industry average of 25%, but still a ways to go. Help spread the word so more female students hear about Game of Apps
Awards Given: 195
To very deserving students!
Interns Hired: 64
Summer jobs for our students--they helped build this website and our iOS / Android mobile apps
Assignments & Exercises: 27,000+
Good thing we can automate the marking for most of these!
Lines of Code Submitted: 164,000+
Blank lines not counted
Minutes of Livestreamed Video: 45,800+
Lectures, workshops and championships
Letters of Reference: 90+
Given for university / post-secondary and scholarship applications
Jokes Told In Lectures: 448+
We try hard…
Jokes Students Found Funny: 19
But students think we should try harder…
Participating
Schools
Elkford Secondary
Clarence Fulton
GW Graham Secondary
Peter Ewart Middle
Elgin Park Secondary
Johnston Heights Secondary
Semiahmoo Secondary
Burnsview Secondary
Delview Secondary
North Delta Secondary
If you think your students or school will be interested in meeting a challenge like this, let us know.
Upcoming Events
The following events are coming soon. Mark your calendars!
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
07:00 PM
Continuously Evolving Technologies
Life doesn't always go to plan and the only constant is change. The key to dealing with uncertainty is to face it head on and learn how to analyze problems and opportunities, breaking them down into discrete questions that can be individually tested and proven.
Download Our Mobile App
Watch videos of past Championship events (Provincials and Regionals). Also see videos of the teams' app & pitch presentations, and welcome messages from the judges, school administrators and local community leaders.
The mobile app is also used for completing registrations.
IMPORTANT: If you have installed the GoA mobile app previously, please ensure that you update it to the latest version.
Join Us!
Embark on an adventure to learn from professional developers and designers as you leverage technology to solve ambiguous and interesting problems. On this journey of discovery, you will build your own app and compete with teams from other local high schools.
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