New York, United States
Urban Arts is a 30-year-old education startup with a mission to inspire, engage, and educate underrepresented students through digital game design. The company aims to provide quality education independent of a child's zip code, offering art and technology education in game development, computer science, coding, animation, music, and storytelling.
Urban Arts stands out by providing private-school level college-access services and assisting students in maximizing scholarship opportunities. The company also facilitates mentorship and internship connections for its alumni at leading media and technology firms, contributing to a more diverse talent pipeline.
The U.S. tech industry boasts an estimated market value of $1.6 Trillion, showcasing enormous potential for Urban Arts. The digital games industry in New York alone directly supports 4,600 jobs, with $489 Million in wages and $1.3 Billion in economic output. Urban Arts aims to tap into this lucrative industry, emphasizing the importance of attracting a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.
Over its 30 years of operation, Urban Arts has impacted 260,000 students across 150 schools, demonstrating its significant reach and influence in the education sector. With its focus on STEAM education and empowering students from low-income communities, Urban Arts is poised to continue making a meaningful impact in the tech, media, and entertainment industries.
