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"FIRST is more than robots. The robots are a vehicle for students to learn important life skills. Kids often come in not knowing what to expect - of the program nor of themselves. They leave, even after the first season, with a vision, with confidence, and with a sense that they can create their own future."

Dean Kamen, Founder

For over 25 years, the FIRST program has inspired millions of young people across the globe. It is also formally recognized as the "leading, not-for-profit STEM engagement program for kids worldwide." The four individual subgroups under FIRST focus on different age groups. Jr. FIRST Lego League, FIRST Lego League, FIRST Tech Challenge, and FIRST Robotics Competition involves grades kindergarten to 3rd, 4th to 8th, 7th to 12th, and 9th to 12th, respectively.

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