To start, they'll kick off an esports tournament for local teens on Feb. 16.

A look at programs at three Philly universities that are preparing students for emerging tech careers in fields like robotics, industrial engineering and esports.

Nerd Street+ will offer unlimited live and digital weekly competitions, discounts on larger monthly tournaments and camps, and monthly training time at its network of esports venues across the country.

The collaboration between the Philly-based retailer and esports company has come to life this month with the new facilities.

Students will take classes in the university's LeBow College of Business and Westphal College of Media Arts & Design.

CEO John Fazio talks why connectivity, access and community are center to the company's growth, especially during a pandemic.

"The main goal is to provide a competitive platform for these teams to be seen, whether it's to showcase some badass talent, or to show a younger demographic of women gamers that there's a place at the table for them."

At PTW20 Virtual's Gaming Day with Nerd Street Gamers, local esports players discussed the changing industry while battling it out in the Rocket League arena.