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FIRST® Tech Challenge Jump Start
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Eighth Annual U.S. Air Force/FIRST® Leadership Experience
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National Advocacy Conference
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Official Q&A Forum
FIRST® Tech Challenge Jump Start
Now is a great time to get a Jump Start on your FIRST Tech Challenge rookie season! Tell your friends that registering now gets you months of additional time to practice robot building, coding, and programming without the pressure of competition. Each $275 FIRST Tech Challenge Jump Start Registration includes
- Full credit towards a 2019/2020 season registration ($275 value)
- Access to the FIRST Tech Challenge discounted (and reusable) kit of parts
- Manuals, guided materials, fundraising tools, and other helpful resources
- The opportunity to attend local events as a spectator and meet other coaches and participants
- Access to the extensive FIRST® Alumni network - $80 Million in scholarship and internship opportunities from over 200 providers
If a team needs additional help, we also have up to $500 in needs-based grants. Let your friends and family know about Jump Start!
Eighth Annual U.S. Air Force/FIRST Leadership Experience for FIRST Teachers and Mentors
For the eighth year, the U.S. Air Force is offering a unique three-day leadership program providing FIRST mentors with hands-on leadership training taught by Air Force personnel. The Air Force will select a group of 24 teachers and mentors from FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST® Robotics Competition teams who are helping inspire today’s youth to become the technical leaders of tomorrow.
When: July 14 – 18, 2019. Dates could be subject to change based on Air Force operational missions/priorities.
Where: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.
Who is Eligible: FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition mentors who are K-12 teachers who live within the continental United States.
How to Apply:
- Complete the online application.
- Applications must be submitted by Friday, May 10, 2019.
- As part of your application, you will have the opportunity to describe in 300 words or less how you have found a better way to get students excited about science and technology, and what innovative techniques you use to help kids learn and stay motivated.
- Chosen applicants will be named by Friday, May 24, 2019.
National Advocacy Conference
Registration is now open for the 2019 National Advocacy Conference happening June 23-25 in Washington, DC. Students learn how to talk to Members of Congress and then we send each team out for a day of meetings with Senators and Members of Congress to promote FIRST and STEM education on behalf of every student in America! In this once-in-a-lifetime experience, students make a national impact and walk away with increased confidence and engagement in our government. All participants registered by April 1, 2019, will receive a pen, tote bag, and a t-shirt. Each team registered by April 1, 2019, will receive a game piece signed by Don, Dean, and Woodie and will be entered for a chance to win a private reception at the National Advocacy Conference! FIRST Robotics Competition teams, FIRST Tech Challenge teams, and individuals are all welcome. Questions, more information, and registration can be found at http://firstnac.org or by emailing staff@firstnac.org.
Official Q&A Forum
The FIRST Tech Challenge Official Q&A forum will close for the season on April 2 at 12 p.m. ET. Questions submitted after this date will not be published. Please make sure to submit questions prior to the close date.
We can't thank our awesome sponsors enough! Thank you to our Season Presenting Sponsor Qualcomm, our Official Program Sponsor Collins Aerospace, and our Official 3D Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality Sponsor, PTC!
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