Meet Sarah, a senior product manager at John Deere, who is using skills honed through her time at FIRST^® to innovate autonomous tractors, transforming agriculture and easing labor shortages.  

Sarah shared her journey as part of our #GetAnywhere campaign, which celebrates FIRST alumni to grow awareness of how our programs prepare young people for anything they choose to do after high school. 

Watch how FIRST empowered Sarah to get where she is today  >>

In today's rapidly evolving workforce, STEM skills are needed in nearly every role in every industry. FIRST is proven to help students build the STEM skills and the real-world skills they need to succeed in any career — even those not traditionally considered "STEM." 

In Forbes, FIRST CEO Chris Moore encourages business leaders to explore the roles they can play in expanding students' views of what a career in STEM may look like. From providing role models and mentorship, to offering internships and providing grant programs, there are a wide variety of ways that companies can nurture future leaders and innovators. Together we can empower today's young people to see that with STEM skills, they can #GetAnywhere.

Read the article in Forbes >>

“FIRST has made every dream I’ve had come true…My story is a testament to the impact of FIRST and the limitless potential within everyone.”

Ixchel is studying Nuclear Engineering and has also used her STEAM skills as the “Nerdy Ninja” on American Ninja Warrior. She is a FIRST alum and mentor who is passionate about encouraging others to explore careers in science and engineering. 

Read more about Ixchel's journey on the FIRST Community blog >>

FIRST is dedicated to transforming our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders. To continue inspiring more youth around the world, we've partnered with The Giving Block and #CryptoForGood to make it easy to make a crypto donation to FIRST. 

Why Crypto? Cryptocurrency offers a fast, secure, and transparent way to contribute. Help us harness the power of digital assets to fuel our mission. 

How You Can Help: If you’re passionate about supporting education, innovation, and our future leaders, we invite you to make a crypto donation. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us empower young minds with life-changing robotics programs. 

Learn more about donating to FIRST >>

While every day is a celebration of STEM at FIRST, National STEM Day is celebrated across the U.S. on November 8 to promote STEM education and careers for young people.  

FIRST – with the help of our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and other supporters – empowers students to build the STEM skills, confidence, and resilience they need to become productive global citizens. With skills honed through FIRST, our alumni can build futures tailored to their unique talents and interests and #GetAnywhere. 

Check out the FIRST alumni stories on the FIRST Community blog >>