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�Why are you playing with robots?� If you�re like many FIRST � participants you�ve undoubtedly been asked this question when your friends or family hear about your robotics team. Everyone understands �team� and most know what a robot is, but many can�t connect how you might be competing and assume you�re just playing with technology. It�s not a big step from that to simply categorizing your efforts as a geeky outlet. �Good for Marissa, she�s playing with robots�� But what you want them to know is through these �geeky� robotics competitions, FIRST is developing future innovators, technology leaders, and creative problem solvers. You and your team are channeling your raw curiosity to think critically and seek ways to improve the world around   you � and you�re having fun while doing it. At, FIRST we fight this same battle against projections like this. Amplifying the FIRST experience, expanding access to our programs, and convincing sponsors and volunteers to join the mission. How...

It�s time to roll out our support for the FIRST Tech Challenge teams for the 2018-2019 school year.  Apply for sponsorship for your FIRST Tech Challenge team directly from SOLIDWORKS .  Last year, SOLIDWORKS sponsored the first FIRST Robotics Competition Regional in Istanbul, Turkey, and then attended the FIRST Championships.   In April, we were so excited to see hundreds of teams descended on Detroit, Michigan and Houston, Texas. Students from around the world competed in some of the most exciting STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) events: The FIRST  Championships.  We visited with many FIRST Tech Challenge teams.  Team  4347 Nano Gurus impressed us with their robot design.  The Nano Gurus explained how they used SOLIDWORKS to create the models of their robot. We also met with international team 14183 from the Netherlands to talk about their 3D printed robot components. O ur support and celebration for FIRST teams continues,...

We live in a world full of problems. You see them every day in your communities, countries, and across the globe. The news feeds we all consume are built on highlighting problems. The most common reactions to these problems? Complaining, blaming others, and calling for change, and it can become overwhelming. How do we address this? Romania FIRST Tech Challenge, led by Natie Prin Educatie Association, McCann Worldgroup Romania and Momentum Romania have an inspiring answer. Romania is a wonderful country with a compelling history. They�ve experienced a great deal of change over the last 50 years. For their economy to succeed, they need to attract business, both   at home and abroad. The most important part of successful business is a talented workforce, which. allows businesses to grow, creates good careers,, and lifts the economy. In Romania 72% of businesses report an issue with filling job openings, and 34% of employers blame the lack of hands-on, practical skills. While these cha...