FIRST Canada Alumni Day is on Jan 7, 2025! Show your passion for FIRST Robotics Canada—sport your favourite FIRST Team shirt or FIRST Canada swag, snap a selfie, and share it on Instagram with the tag #FIRSTAlumniDay for a chance to win some amazing swag! Check the link for Contest Rules and Regulations. https://ow.ly/nwtv50Uw9M0
About us
Our mission is to inspire young people to pursue further studies and careers in the field of science, technology and engineering. Our vision is of a world which celebrates success in science, technology and engineering and in which young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes. We pursue our mission primarily through running robotics competitions for school-age students at the elementary, junior high school and senior high school level. We believe that as a society we face enormous challenges, and that to confront these challenges, we will need the full benefit of the energy, talent and dedication of our next generation of scientists, engineers and technologists. We believe that in any community, we encourage what we celebrate. When we celebrate success in sports, we motivate youth to excel in sports. When we celebrate success in entertainment and the arts, we motivate youth to excel as entertainers and artists. We believe it is important to celebrate, at the high school level and earlier, participation in and success in science, technology and engineering, in order to inspire young people to pursue further studies and careers in these areas. We believe that our prosperity as a society is driven by our productivity. For our society to be as productive as it can be, it must be as innovative as it can be. Investing in programs that encourage young people to develop related skills is one of the most important investments our society can make. We are a registered charity, and we are a volunteer-led and volunteer-run organization with a solid track record of success.
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External link for FIRST Robotics Canada
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
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- Nonprofit
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- Robotics, Competition, FIRST, and Canada
Employees at FIRST Robotics Canada
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Happy Holidays to our incredible FIRST Robotics Canada community! Thank you for inspiring innovation, teamwork, and creativity all year long. Wishing you joy, warmth, and exciting adventures in the new year! #FIRSTCanada #HappyHolidays
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Today is all about you—our amazing volunteers, as we celebrate International Volunteer Day. Your time, energy, and heart have such a huge impact, and we are so grateful for everything you do to support our mission and inspire the next generation through robotics. As we gear up for another exciting year, we’d love to see you back in action! Whether you’re mentoring, helping at events, or lending a hand behind the scenes, there are so many ways to make a difference. Volunteer Registration is OPEN for all FIRST LEGO League Challenge, FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition! Be part of the excitement as students compete with their robots. Whether you're technical or just love STEM, there's a role for you! Support the next generation of innovators. More info at https://lnkd.in/gyNhfSDJ
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Today is the day! It’s Giving Tuesday, and we need your support to keep the excitement of robotics and STEM alive for youth across Canada. FIRST alumni, parents, and supporters—let’s ensure every child has the chance to learn, grow, and innovate with FIRST Robotics Canada. Every donation brings us closer to our goal and makes a lasting impact. 👉 Donate here: https://lnkd.in/gUA9rspW Together, we can create opportunities for the innovators of tomorrow. 💙 #FIRSTRoboticsCanada #GivingTuesday #Donate
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In today’s technology-driven world, STEM skills are crucial, yet women continue to be underrepresented in these fields. We are committed to bridging this gap through engaging STEM workshops and interactive FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Challenge robots, inspiring girls to see themselves as innovators. By showcasing FLL robots in action at TELUS locations in Toronto and Vancouver, sponsored by Fortinet, we sparked excitement and curiosity in young minds, while immersing them in hands-on STEM experiences. These sessions go beyond building robots—they focus on developing skills and empowering girls to lead in tech, engineering, and innovation. Designed to provide meaningful experiences for participants, these sessions offer companies the opportunity to invest in the next generation and support these efforts through tailored engagement options. Heather Tulk, CM, ICD.D Eric W. Devi Bridgelall Suanne Tse Dave Ellis Arti Javeri (she/her) Dorothy Byers Shanika Mahakul Lisa Maria Ramraj Jaeleen Koscielski Dannica Wruck Mimi Vanderwalt
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#GivingTuesday is a global movement that unites us to create lasting change—and we need YOUR help this year! On December 3, 2024, FIRST Robotics Canada is on a mission to inspire the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders through STEM education. By supporting hands-on learning, mentorship, and creativity, we’re empowering young minds to dream big and pursue careers in technology, engineering, and beyond. Let’s make a difference together! 📅 Mark your calendar and get ready to be part of something amazing. Stay tuned for more ways to get involved and help us shape the future of innovation! Donate today: https://lnkd.in/g3mbSXVU #GivingTuesday #SupportSTEM #FIRSTRoboticsCanada #EmpowerTheFuture #STEMEducation #NonProfit
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Exciting news! Team 7200 from Banting Memorial High School in Alliston, Ontario, is headed to Hannover Messe 2025 in Germany! They’ll showcase ‘Goalia,’ a robot goalie made from recycled hockey sticks, on a global stage at the world’s largest technology trade fair. With over 150,000 attendees, this is a huge moment for Canadian youth in tech! Good luck, FRC Team 7200—you’re making us proud! #Team7200 #FIRSTCanada #YouthInTech #HannoverMesse Dave Ellis Arti Javeri (she/her) Dorothy Byers https://lnkd.in/g5_2TCb9
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Celebrating our amazing FIRST Robotics Canada alumni! Dive into their inspiring journeys with highlights that include their FIRST story, the impact it has made on their lives, and where they are now. These stories showcase the incredible potential of our community to shape the future of STEM. Today, let's meet Britt MacKinnon! Britt is a process engineer at Hatch, one of our Platinum Plus Sponsors. She just got back from an international assignment in Australia, where she continued to stay involved with FIRST and is excited to reconnect with the community here in Canada! Read the whole blog at: https://lnkd.in/gY9hw3Hm #FIRSTCanadaAlumni #AlumniHighlights #omgrobots
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FIRST Robotics Canada reposted this
Last week our staff was led through a workshop on AI by the team at FutureIQ Inc and it got me wondering...what is everyone else doing out there to develop their organization's awareness of AI, best practices, use cases, and the ethics behind AI. There is so much to learn and it's a rapidly evolving tool that is available to us. I'd LOVE to hear what others are doing! Please comment below or send me a DM.
Founder & CEO, AI Agency FuturIQ and The Watson Foundation | Scaling Mid-Sized Businesses with AI - Growth Without Limits
At FuturIQ Inc., we just wrapped up an impactful AI workshop for the leadership team at FIRST Robotics Canada, and the results were nothing short of inspiring. Huge kudos to our two incredible facilitators, Shelliza Mohammed Ali & Jasika Bansal made AI accessible, practical, and exciting—arming leaders with insights they can act on right away. Of course Rachel Watson for her invaluable work in preparing the content, ensuring every detail was designed to make a lasting impact. AI is reshaping the way businesses operate, and those who get ahead now will lead tomorrow. Imagine your team, confident and equipped to leverage AI to drive growth and innovation. Are you ready to give your leadership team that edge? Let’s connect and explore how FuturIQ Inc. can bring the future of AI to your organization. #AILeadership #FutureOfWork #FuturIQInc #DigitalEdge #BusinessInnovation #LeadWithAI #AITransformation #StayAhead
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FIRST Robotics Canada reposted this
Whenever we find ourselves in places and stages of privilege, it's vital to find ways to share that stage and uplift others. I was incredibly honored when Marwa Zaryab reached out to me to moderate a panel for the upcoming Girls+ in STEAM Olympics. Recognizing her passion and dedication as a part of this event's planning committee, and her talent as a first-year Systems Design Engineering student at the University of Waterloo, what better way to elevate this experience than to invite her to co-moderate with me! Together, we'll be leading a discussion with an incredible lineup of industry leaders—Lisa Maria Ramraj, Fatima Imdad, Lavanya Natarajan, and Aaiman Aamir. Excited that Marwa's insights and enthusiasm will enrich our conversation and inspire others. Open doors, share the stage, and embrace opportunity! #WomenInSTEAM #ShareTheStage #STEMOlympics Image description: Girls+ in STEAM Olympics (GISO) 2024 moderators with industry panelists
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