It’s not about the robots. We’re not using kids to build robots—we’re using robots to build kids.
FIRST is modeled after things that work.
Here's how NE FIRST builds our future...
1579 TEAMS
3 FIRST programs.
6 New England states.
We're bringing STEM Education to EveryoNE
4887 MENTORS
FIRST mentors and coaches are behind every success story, sharing knowledge and expertise that matters
9945 STUDENTS
Students are the heart of our program. Everything we do is to encourage their love of STEM and growth of their skills
2122 VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers make up 99% of the FIRST workforce, and that's no different in New England. We've done the math: it's 99.4%!
120 EVENTS
With official competitions every November through May and a strong off-season roster, our teams are busy all year long
BUILDING BLOCKS OF NE FIRST
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Your contribution will allow us to deliver FIRST programs in New England for years to come, impacting thousands of youth and their families across New England.
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To learn more please contact Michael Fantom at mfantom@nefirst.org and Sam Spain at sspain@nefirst.org.
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NE FIRST® is the program delivery organization of the FIRST® Robotics Competition in the six New England states,
all FIRST programs in Connecticut, and FIRST LEGO League Explore in Massachusetts.
NE FIRST is supported by ingenuityNE, inc, a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit public charity incorporated in the State of Connecticut.
Donations made to NE FIRST are tax-deductible. Thank you for your support!