FIRST^® Tech Challenge Class Pack Updates

Hi Friend, 

Looking forward to summer break? What about the launch of the CENTERSTAGE^SM presented by Raytheon Technologies season? Us too! We have been pulling together resources just for you as we get ready for the new season. 

Registration for CENTERSTAGE^SM  presented by Raytheon Technologies

We’re thrilled to draw back the curtains for our 2023-2024 arts-inspired robotics season, FIRST^® IN SHOW^SM presented by Qualcomm. Registration is open now in the FIRST Dashboard. 

FIRST^® Certified Professional Development 

Sign up for one of our upcoming professional development sessions and grow your knowledge and skills by practicing student elements of the FIRST^® Tech Challenge program. 

Register for a session or view the full schedule for upcoming dates listed through February 2024.

If you have questions, email firsteducation@firstinspires.org.  

FIRST Tech Challenge Academy  

By the end of your five-day, 40-hour learning experience, you'll have a deep understanding of a FIRST Tech Challenge season and how to implement the program. Read Academy Course Description   

• June 14, 15 | Forest Lake Academy | Orlando, Florida

Upcoming In-person Professional Development 

• June 14, 15 | Forest Lake Academy | Orlando, Florida  
• July 6, 7 | Evergreen Country Day School | Denver, Colorado  
• August 2, 3 | Miramonte Christian School | Los Altos, California  
• August 28, 29 | Doolittle Institute | Niceville, Florida  
• September 21, 22 | FIRST Headquarters | Manchester, New Hampshire  

Upcoming Remote Professional Development 

• August 7, 8 | 11:00 a.m. — 6:30 p.m. ET 
• August 19, 26 | 11:00 a.m. — 6:30 p.m. ET 
• September 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, October 3 | 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. ET 
• September 16, 23 | 11:00 a.m. — 6:30 p.m. ET 
• October 5, 6 | 11:00 a.m. — 6:30 p.m. ET 

Caterpillar Foundation Grant Opportunity 

FIRST, through the generous support from the Caterpillar Foundation, has available a limited number of two-year FIRST Tech Challenge Class Pack grants to support the implementation of FIRST Tech Challenge in Title 1 high schools located in these specific cities/towns below 

• Alabama: Albertville 
• Georgia: Athens & Griffin 
• Illinois: Peoria & Pontiac 
• Kansas: Wamego 
• Kentucky: Mayfield & DeCoursey (including Kenton & Campbell Counties) 
• Michigan: Menominee 
• Mississippi: Corinth & Booneville 
• Missouri: Boonville & West Plains 
• North Carolina: Cary (including Clayton & Sanford) 
• North Dakota: West Fargo (including a one-hour radius) 
• South Carolina: Sumter 
• Texas: Denison, Victoria, & Waco 

Grant recipients will receive the first-year grant funding for the 2023-2024 school year. Each FIRST Tech Challenge Class Pack is designed to serve 24 students. The deadline to apply is October 27, 2023. Read the full details and share out this grant application with anyone you know who meets the grant requirements! 

If you were forwarded this email, sign up for upcoming FIRST Tech Challenge Class Pack blast updates and view previous updates on our website. 

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FIRST Education: firsteducation@firstinspires.org 

FIRST Customer Support: customerservice@firstinspires.org