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Local publications have recognized FIRST For Youth’s student leadership, school partnerships, and commitment to bringing meaningful robotics experiences to younger students.

Recognition that
reflects the mission.

These stories document how a student idea grew into robotics clubs, volunteer opportunities, community partnerships, and a pathway for young people to explore engineering and teamwork.

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Fairfax TimesFebruary 23, 2024

Fairfax student launches robotics program

A local-news feature highlighting the student leadership behind FIRST For Youth and the organization’s work to expand access to hands-on robotics experiences in the Fairfax community.

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City of Fairfax SchoolsCommunity feature

FIRST For Youth Creates Robotics Clubs for Future Fairfax HS Students

The story follows the organization’s beginnings, its work with Daniels Run and Providence elementary schools, and the student volunteers who led weekly LEGO robotics programs.

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Student leadership can create lasting opportunities—not only for the students building robots today, but for every younger student invited to imagine what they could build next.

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