On May 23, 2016, a roundtable discussion titled "Specifics of Training Specialists for the Computer Game Industry in Ukraine" was held at the Kherson National Technical University as part of the Erasmus+ project "GameHub: University-Enterprises Cooperation in Game Industry in Ukraine".
Managers and leading specialists of small and medium-sized enterprises working in the field of computer game development were invited to participate in this event. The goal was to build mutually beneficial cooperation between the Faculty of Cybernetics and System Engineering of the Kherson National Technical University and business representatives regarding the training of specialists for work in the gaming IT industry.
Students and faculty members were introduced to current trends in the development of the gaming industry, the specifics of employment in this field, and the competencies required for successful employment and further work. Representatives of leading industry enterprises took part in a survey regarding the necessary profile of competencies for working in the gaming industry; they were invited to fill out special questionnaires.
The results of the survey will be used by the university's working group during the implementation of the GameHub project.
