FIRST^®(For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a robotics community that inspires young people and prepares them for the future through a suite of inclusive, team-based robotics programs. Through the mentor-based programs, people from ages 4-18(PreK-12) are engaged to build their science, technology, and engineering skills and also improve their problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.

FIRST Competitions:

• FIRST LEGO League (FLL)

• FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)

• FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)

FIRST Core Values:

• Discovery: We explore new skills and ideas.

• Innovation: We use creativity and persistence to solve problems.

• Impact: We apply what we learn to improve our world.

• Inclusion: We respect each other and embrace our differences.

• Teamwork: We are stronger when we work together.

• Fun: We enjoy and celebrate what we do!