RESOURCE LIBRARY

Industry Certifications

Content Type: FIRST General
Jan. 16 2024

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.

Free, Self-Paced FIRST Program Trainings

Content Type: FIRST General
Nov. 29 2023

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

FIRST LEGO League Challenge Volunteer Resources

Content Type: FIRST LEGO League Challenge
Jul. 20 2021

List of event volunteer role descriptions for FIRST LEGO League.

Event Manager (Districts Only)

Content Type: FIRST Robotics Competition, Volunteer
Program: FIRST Robotics Competition
Jun. 20 2020

The Event Manager for FIRST Robotics Competition is a key volunteer position. Event Managers maintain the overall flow, schedule and management of the event.

FIRST Technical Advisor (FTA)

Content Type: FIRST Robotics Competition, Volunteer
Program: FIRST Robotics Competition
Aug. 05 2019

The FIRST Technical Advisor (FTA) is responsible for keeping the FIRST Robotics Competition field running smoothly and in accordance with FIRST requirements.

Event Photographer

Content Type: FIRST Robotics Competition, Volunteer
Program: FIRST Robotics Competition
Aug. 05 2019

Event Photographer photographs and document the event via still images. 

Volunteer Coordinator

Content Type: FIRST Robotics Competition, Volunteer
Program: FIRST Robotics Competition
Aug. 05 2019

Volunteer Coordinators are responsible for recruiting, assigning, and managing volunteers at their assigned FIRST event.

Volunteer Room Assistant

Content Type: FIRST Robotics Competition, Volunteer
Program: FIRST Robotics Competition
Aug. 05 2019

The Volunteer Room Assistant assists the Volunteer Coordinator with volunteer check in and/or monitors the volunteer room

Control System Advisor

Content Type: FIRST Robotics Competition, Volunteer
Program: FIRST Robotics Competition
Jul. 19 2019

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

Judge Advisor Assistant (JAA)

Content Type: FIRST Robotics Competition, Volunteer
Program: FIRST Robotics Competition
Jul. 19 2019

The Judge Advisor Assistant assists the Judge Advisor (JA) throughout the event.