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1. 🎮 Tech Tip of the Week 

2. 🚀 Explore Career Opportunities before 2024 

3. ✨ FIRST^® HQ Office Closure

Tech Tip of the Week 

Did you know that it is possible for the Driver Station to automatically load your Driver Controlled OpMode as soon as your Autonomous OpMode has completed? Lots of teams go into panic mode immediately after Autonomous has completed - they’re trying to navigate and select the proper Driver Controlled OpMode, Initialize, and Run the OpMode while also picking up their gamepads and preparing to drive. Skip all that panic and confusion and let the Driver Station queue up your Driver Controlled OpMode for you! This week’s Tech Tip of the Week focuses on how to designate a Driver-Controlled OpMode that is to be loaded once an Autonomous OpMode has completed. You still have to initialize and run the OpMode at the proper time, but at least the Driver Station can do the heavy lifting of swapping and loading the OpMode for you! 

Explore Career Opportunities before 2024

Turn your downtime into an opportunity to plan your future. This winter break, make the most of your time by checking out FIRST career exploration resources. Dive into the FIRST Alumni Handbook for tips on maximizing your FIRST experience; don't miss our Career Resources video series for valuable insights; and then be sure to head to Tallo to earn your FIRST badges and showcase your achievements. 

FIRST HQ Office Closure

FIRST HQ will be closed Monday, December 25, 2023. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.