Industry Certifications

Content Type: FIRST General
Jun. 25 2025

Many industry certifications can be used as stackable credentials that can help students show their potential employers the skills they have, such as mastery of a particular software or hardware component. Explore the pathways to learn more about the available certifications and learning opportunities for certifications through FIRST partnerships.

Career Awareness

Content Type: FIRST General
Jun. 25 2025

Through FIRST programs, students discover careers and often explore what it is like to work in that career through their industry mentors and learning within their team roles.​ We also offer many opportunities for students to explore careers through our alumni and industry partnerships.

Free, Self-Paced FIRST Program Trainings

Content Type: FIRST General
Jun. 25 2025

This resource includes links to free, self-paced training training courses on each of the FIRST programs.

Youth Protection Program

Content Type: FIRST General
Jun. 23 2025

FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs that build not only science and technology skills and interests, but also self-confidence, leadership, and life skills.

Control System Advisor

Content Type: FIRST Robotics Competition, Volunteer
Program: FIRST Robotics Competition
Jun. 17 2025

The Control System Advisor assists teams with Robot Control System-related issues

Challenge, Updates, & Resources

Content Type: FIRST LEGO League Challenge
Jun. 11 2025

Challenge, Updates, and Resources for FIRST LEGO League Challenge.

Challenge & Resources

Content Type: FIRST LEGO League Explore
Jun. 11 2025

Download FIRST LEGO League Explore challenge materials and building instructions.

Youth Registration System Overview

Content Type: FIRST General
Jun. 11 2025

Youth Team Member Registration can be completed through new Express Enrollment application (U.S. & Canada) or the FIRST® Dashboard (Global) and is for youth team members who have been invited to an existing team.

Dean's List Winners

Content Type: FIRST Robotics Competition
Jun. 03 2025

Information about the FIRST Robotics Competition Dean's List Award, including its history, the advancement process, and past winners.

FIRST Dashboard Tutorials

Content Type: FIRST General
Jun. 03 2025

Everything you need to know about the FIRST Dashboard, starting with how to create your FIRST team.