NEW ORLEANS — Mayor LaToya Cantrell cut the ribbon at the grand opening of a new E-Sports Lab at the Milne Recreation Center on Tuesday.
According to the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission, the Milne E-Sports Lab on Franklin Avenue is a "significant step forward in providing innovative programming" for local youth.
NORD says the Milne E-Sports Lab joins the newly completed facility at the Cut-Off Recreation Center in Algiers in demonstrating a commitment to equipping young people with access to technology and recreational programming.
"The E-Sports Labs at the Milne and Cut-Off Recreation Centers are more than gaming spaces, they are an investment in our city’s youth,” said Larry Barabino, Jr., CEO of NORD Commission. “These facilities offer a safe and innovative environment where teens can develop critical skills like problem-solving, collaboration, and digital fluency. We are excited to expand opportunities for New Orleans' future leaders to thrive in today’s tech-driven world."
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NORD believes these labs will help prepare teens for success in the ever-evolving digital age and provide pathways to future opportunities while also encouraging teamwork, creativity, and community engagement.
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