Student success ยท 2025โ€“2026

From students to studio hires

Meet Vertex School alumni who landed jobs in games using what they learned in our programs, at studios like CD Projekt Red, Larian Studios and Facepunch.

16Alumni featured here
16Studios represented
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Our alumni work at
Career changers

They didn't start in games either

Architecture, childcare, software engineering. Plenty of our alumni came from somewhere else entirely.

Alumni at work

Where our students are now

Filter by discipline, then check out their portfolios and stories.

Ready to be the next success story?

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How they got there

What every program gives you

Mentors who work in games

One-on-one and small group mentorship from pros at studios like CD Projekt Red, Playground Games and Meta.

Portfolio-ready work

Every program ends with portfolio work you can show to studios.

Industry workflows

Learn the tools and techniques studios use today, including Unreal Engine.

Career coaching

Career development support throughout the program and after.

Career-Ready Programs

Choose your path

All programs start January 18, 2027
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Your success story starts here

Applying is quick and there's no commitment. Here's how it works:

1

Submit this short form

Your name, contact info and the program you're interested in.

2

Tell us about you

A few quick questions about your background and goals.

3

Book your Admissions call

Talk through the program, ask questions and make sure it's the right fit.

Next cohort starts January 18, 2027

Apply to a Career‑Ready Program

Takes about two minutes. No commitment.

Next, you'll complete page 2, then book a call with Admissions.

Want to learn more first? Explore our programs