FIRST alum Erin Ferguson has been involved with FIRST since she was 13, which led her to her current role as a distribution engineer with FIRST supporter Leidos.
FIRST Alum Spotlight: Erin Ferguson
Sep 11, 2019 Written by FIRST Supporter LeidosParty Shoes ON!!! and Are You Just Crazy Enough?
Sep 11, 2019 Written by Frank Merrick.The teaser will be on 9/12 at 7pm ET on Twitch! Tune in for the Party! Also, do you want to work for FIRST Robotics Competition? We have an opening for a Software Engineer!
Beta Testing and Usage Reporting
Sep 10, 2019 Written by Kevin O'Connor, Robotics Engineer, FIRST Robotics Competition.FIRST Inspires 78,000 Students Worldwide to Reach New Heights with FIRST Tech Challenge SKYSTONE Presented by Qualcomm
More than 7,800 Teams of Students Tackle New Challenge Focused on Developing Sustainable Cities During 2019-2020 Season
Stop Build Day and Shipping
Sep 06, 2019 Written by Frank Merrick.Rules regarding Stop Build Day retirement.
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If you've received your FIRST Alumni Handbook and you want to learn more, you've come to the right place!
The links below provide further detail to the information contained in the Handbook.
- Education (Handbook pages 09 - 18)
- Career (Handbook pages 19 - 28)
- Tallo, online networking platform
- don't forget to request your FIRST Digital Badges
- LinkedIn, online networking platform
- FIRST Alumni Advice Blogs: Pounding Pavement 101, Ilene Rein
- Dow resume and application tips
- Qualcomm interview tips
- Three Educational Pathways to Good Jobs, Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce
- Behavioral interview preparation tips, TheMuse
- Tallo, online networking platform
- ... And Beyond (Handbook pages 29 - 40)
- FIRST Alumni Networking Group on LinkedIn
- Regional and collegiate FIRST Alumni Groups
- FIRST team and event search
- FIRST volunteer resources
- Volunteer role descriptions, how to register, and more
- FIRST new mentor training
- FIRST alumni resources
- Featured FIRST Alumni Stories
Teaser Date and Time, Safety Animation Award, and Medals
Aug 29, 2019 Written by Frank Merrick.The Teaser is coming! Plus, the Safety Animation Award theme is here, and medals for the 2020 season!
FIRST LEGO League Gains John Deere as Global Sponsor, Expanding Commitment to Inspire Future Innovators
MANCHESTER, N.H., September 3, 2019 ― FIRST® LEGO® League has gained a new global sponsor in John Deere, FIRST announced today. Deere will increase its total financial support of the robotics community, which prepares young people for the future, to approximately $850,000 annually, including the global sponsorship of FIRST LEGO League as well as ongoing support for FIRST team grants, events, programs, employee volunteer engagement, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives.
New Team Growth Grants, New Stop Build Day Rules, Teaser Teaser
Aug 21, 2019 Written by Frank Merrick.The New Team Growth Grant is now open! Apply today! Plus, the teaser. Soon.