LevelUp Jam
Hosted by Winners’ Circle XR Academy, Inc.
📍 Innovation STEAM Hub — Providence, RI
📅 February 14–17, 2026
The LEVEL UP Jam is a four-day interactive game design challenge where Rhode Island high school students come together to create, code, and showcase original digital games and experiences. Hosted at the Winners’ Circle Innovation STEAM Hub, this immersive event blends creativity, technology, and teamwork—empowering students to bring their ideas to life.
A Work-Based Learning Experience
Aligned with the Rhode Island Department of Education’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) standards, the LEVEL UP Jam meets the definition of an Industry Project, one of the five approved Work-Based Learning (WBL) activities.
Students gain hands-on experience addressing real-world, industry-focused challenges with the support of professional mentors from the gaming, software, and interactive media industries.
Participants will:
- Collaborate in small teams to design and develop an original game or XR experience
- Work alongside industry mentors for guidance and feedback
- Apply academic, technical, and essential 21st-century skills in coding, storytelling, and design
- Document their process and reflect on learning outcomes
- Earn verified WBL hours and potential course credit toward their CTE program requirements
Why It Matters
The LEVEL UP Jam bridges classroom learning with the real-world tech industry. Students learn to problem-solve, communicate effectively, and manage projects in a fast-paced creative environment—skills that prepare them for future success in Computer Science, Game Development, and Digital Media pathways.
Who Can Participate
Open to all high school students enrolled in Computer Science and Technology Education (CTE) programs across Rhode Island. No prior game development experience is required—just curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to learn.
Outcomes
- Completion of a team-based industry project
- Documented Work-Based Learning hours
- Portfolio-ready game prototype and presentation
- Opportunities for recognition, awards, and statewide exposure