The FIRST Tech Challenge Season 2025-2026 is right around the corner! 

Kickoff events will be taking place September 6th in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau, or join us on the statewide remote zoom!  Checkout the calendar for more information. On release day look for the FTC 2025- 2026 DECODE robot game introduction and season information release on the FIRST  website!

Registration for FIRST AGE is  live! 

Begin your FIRST AGE Journey by creating a new team or registering an existing one. Each team will need two screened coaches to dig into this new archeology themed season. Please reach out to acooper@jedc.org and lwild@jedc.org with any questions!

Nominate up to two students by December 15th 

All nominations are for the Dean’s List are due on December 15th. Please make sure to nominate your top sophomore and junior students before 7:59pm Alaska time. Nominations will open on September 6th!

FIRST In Alaska wants you to have the opportunity to participate in FIRST!

Hardship grants are available for rookie or returning FIRST Tech Challenge teams via a nomination from your Program Delivery Partner (Alyson). FIRST Lego League Classpack funding is also available. See the link below or reach out to acooper@jedc.org for more information.  

Scheduling has begun for major FIRST events, keep up to date with the calendar for the latest news

If you are interested in hosting an event, please contact acooper@jedc.org

The FLL 2025-2026 Season is fully launched!

FIRST Lego League’s Challenge, Explore, and Discover seasons have begun. Check out information on the Robot missions, projects, and more!