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First tech challenge (ftc)- like the frc program, teams in the ftc program design and build robots with smaller kits and simpler game challenges. This program is readily accessible to a broader audience of educators and students, in part because of its lower cost. The ftc experience simulates the excitement as well as the pressure of a real-life engineering project. Developing not only the students technical know-how, but also leadership, cooperation, ability to plan, patience and teamwork. Ftc enriches the participating students ability to deal with satisfactions and disappointments on a real engineering project. The ftc experience expands students interest in science, technology, engineering, math and inspires many to go on to higher education.

Other programs - new england first stages science and technology-related after school programs, robotics contests, professional development, and community volunteer opportunities across the entire new england district. New england first staff and the new england first volunteer community provide summer camp and workshop experiences in every state along with seminars, training sessions, webinars and career and workforce seminars. Specific grant-makers that new england first robotics assisted with include: mass. State legislature, vermont agency of educ., and the massachusetts exec. Office of educ.