The Gwangju Information & Culture Industry Promotion Agency (GICON) ran the 'e-sports mentor program' at the Gwangju e-sports stadium (Chosun University Haeorum Hall) from October 24 to 25.

This program was carried out as part of the Asian Culture Hub City Creation Project promoted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City. It was designed for high school students, university students, and job seekers hoping to enter the e-sports industry so that they can understand the job roles required in the industry and build their capabilities through practical-centered training.

The education focused on job roles necessary for e-sports field operations such as production, technology, observer, camera, and LSM (highlight). Rather than just learning theory, participants broadened their understanding of the e-sports industry by learning job-specific roles and work processes with mentors in each field. The mentors selected the best mentees by comprehensively considering the participants' educational attitude and participation.

Meanwhile, the Gwangju e-sports stadium plans to recruit participants for the 2nd e-sports mentor program to help youths hoping to enter the e-sports industry explore their career paths and strengthen their capabilities. The schedule and participation method will be announced later.