FIRST Alumni Handbook

PAG E 6 Are more prepared in their college courses. As a result of participation in FIRST , the majority of FIRST alumni indicated that they: Source: FIRST Alumni Study (2015) 72% 74% 78% 78% 79% 83% 84% Are more confident in managing time. Have had hands-on experiences relevant to their course work. Have confidence to take leadership roles in school. Have mentors or peers they can turn to for help with career decisions. Are in a STEM field as a student or professional. Of the 92% of FIRST alumni who had ever planned for a career in STEM, 84% are still in the field.