Creating Pathways That Lead to Opportunity
Colpkin Cares measures impact through student growth, skill development, and long-term opportunity across esports, STEAM education, and workforce pathways.
Impact Beyond the Numbers
At Colpkin Cares, impact is not limited to participation counts. We focus on how students grow academically, technically, and personally; while gaining access to opportunities that extend beyond the program.
Our approach prioritizes long-term outcomes over short-term activity.
The Need Is Now
- 365,00+ Population (Midland-Odessa CSA)
- 25,000+ Currently open jobs postings on Indeed, 2026
- 175,000+ workers needed in the area, 2040
- 90,000+ Individuals ages estimated to be aged 10–24
- 67.8% Minority hispanic student population
- 54.6% Total youth population labeled at risk
Why Include Esports?
16%
Of Students expect to have a career in STEM (2020) – NCES
7%
Of degrees earned were in STEM (2022) – NCES
20%
of students are listed as chronically absent nationwide – attendanceworks.org
5%
participation decline in traditional sports (2024) – USA Facts
17%
Of students will never participate in extracurricular or sporting activities – census.gov
97%
Teen Boys Play Video Games – Pew Research
86%
Teen Girls Play Video Games – Pew Research
6x
Less likely to be chronically absent – NSBA
+1.7
Average increase to esport participating student’s GPAs -NSBA
10%
increase of attendance of participating esport athletes – NSBA
63%
Of collegiate esport athletes who do not go on to compete professionally, get a STEM degree. -RIOT
300+
Colleges/Universities have budding esport programs – NACE
$18m
Given out in esport scholarships every Semester – ESPN
65%
of students involved in scholastic eSports is the first school activity they participated in – GS
15%
Yearly increase to the esport market cap.
Key Areas Of Impact
Engagement & Access
Expanding access to old and new STEAM programs
Reaching students through interest-driven learning
Creating inclusive, supportive environments
Skill Development
Technical and STEAM skill building
Teamwork, leadership, and communication
Problem solving and critical thinking
Education & Career Pathways
College and certification awareness
Workforce-aligned skill development
Exposure to emerging industries
Community & Workforce Growth
Supporting schools and educators
Connecting students with mentors and partners
Building local and regional talent pipelines
What Students Gain
- Confidence and self-direction
- Teamwork and leadership
- Technical and workforce skills
- Exposure to college and careers
- Professional communication
- Industry connections and mentorship
How We Measure Impact
✓ Program Participation
✓ Skill Development
✓ Educational Outcomes
✓ Workforce Readiness
✓ Community Engagement
Long-Term Success Looks Like:
✓ College Enrollment
✓ Certifications
✓ Scholarships
✓ Internships
✓ Employment
✓ Entrepreneurship