Check out FIRST Tech Challenge DECODE Information

The FIRST AGE DECODE Season has begun! Delve in with the Kickoff Broadcast, learn the rules of the New Robot game, and explore the Game Resources linked below!

Join FIRST In Alaska September 17th for information on organizing and registering students and teams!

Occurs Wednesday, Septemberr 17th at 6:00 pm! This event will be taking place both on Zoom and in the JEDC office at 612 W. Willoughby AVE. Reach out to acooper@jedc.org or lwild@jedc.org for more information.

FLL Coach training with  FIRST In Alaska September 18th On at the office and on Zoom! 

Information and training session for new and returning coaches Wednesday, September 18th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm! The event will be live at the JEDC, 612 W. Willoughby AVE, and available through Zoom! Reach out to acooper@jedc.org or lwild@jedc.org for more information.

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!

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 continues for major FIRST events. Keep up to date with the calendar for the latest news!

Updates have been added for FTC League Meet 3, FLL Qualifier 1, the Kenai Qualifier, and an FTC SE Scrimmage. If you are interested in hosting an event, please contact acooper@jedc.org

 Improving the FIRST Login process!

FIRST has launched a new Scholarship Portal!

This portal presents a plethora of scholarships available to FIRST students all in one hub, and is planned to eventually include internships, apprenticeships, and job opportunities aligned with FIRST’s associated skills and values.  

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!

The FIRST Tech Challenge Season 2025-2026 begins tomorrow! 

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. There is a link to the broadcast Video below for those who cannot make it for the scheduled events. 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!

FIRST has launched a new Scholarship Portal!

This portal presents a plethora of scholarships available to FIRST students all in one hub, and is planned to eventually include internships, apprenticeships, and job opportunities aligned with FIRST’s associated skills and values.  

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!

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!

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!

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!

A brand new dashboard is coming to FIRST!

On top of the upgrades to express enrollment added in early 2025, FIRST is reworking the dashboard to optimize the process of participating with FIRST whether as a coach, parent, or volunteer!

The website will be down on August 25th in preparation for this release on August 26th. When logging in after the new release, you will need to establish a password for the new single-sign-on login.

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.  

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

On September 6th look for the FTC 2025-2026 DECODE robot game introduction and season information release on the FIRST website!

Welcome Dave Patterson!

FIRST Alaska welcomes Long term FTC volunteer Dave Patterson to his new role as Alaska's FIRST Senior Mentor. Huge thanks to our outgoing FIRST Senior Mentor Wendy Bryden for all of her hard work.  

Additionally, FIRST Alaska would like to thank Former Jesuit Volunteer Mitchell Sporing for all his wonderful work on the 2024-2025 season, and all he did to uplift the community in his year of service.  Our organization welcomes the 2025-2026 Jesuit volunteer Luke Wild as the next member of the FIRST Alaska team!