Become a FIRST in Alaska Sponsor!
When you partner with FIRST in Alaska and become a sponsor of our program, you are helping to inspire the next generation of problem solvers, allowing the program to reach further, allowing kids to excel even farther!
Join the dozens of organizations each year who support FIRST in Alaska through corporate sponsorships. Each sponsorship not only provides your business a multitude of positive developments, but has a direct positive impact on Alaskan youth. Greater sponsorship funding allows FIRST in Alaska maintain its commitment to low cost barriers for new and returning teams; thus enhancing access to STEM Education Resources and removing barriers to entry for those in underserved and rural communities.
Building a Future Workforce #GetAnywhere
By partnering with FIRST in Alaska, you invest in developing the next generation of STEM leaders. Our partnership helps to foster a pipeline of skilled and confident young individuals ready to tackle tomorrow’s challenges. Join in supporting the next generation of STEAM Leaders and help them #GetAnywhere
Businesses within Alaska supported the FIRST in Alaska program in the 2024 - 2025 Season
Partnering Unlocks Key Developments For Your Company
Workforce Pipeline
Creates a pipeline for future employees.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Becoming a partner of one of the largest statewide STEM Programs in Alaska enhances company reputation and visibility
Employee Volunteerism
Opportunities for employees to volunteer at local events! Employees can see first-hand the impact that their donation has on the program!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Partnership with the FIRST in Alaska program provides a range of benefits designed to suit your company’s goals and budget!
Event Participation
Secure speaking opportunities, distribute merchandise, volunteer in event day roles (employee volunteerism encouraged) and an ability to connect directly with the communities you are supporting by being a partner of the program.
Brand Visibility
Gain prominent recognition through branding on event banners, materials, websites, and social media channels.
Employee Engagement
Enable your employees to volunteer and mentor, fostering a positive company culture and enhancing skills.
Tailored Sponsorship
We’d love to collaborate with you to create a tailored sponsorship package that aligns with your company’s values and goals.
Why FIRST?
Youth reached globally through the FIRST Program
Students partake in FIRST in Alaska every year
FIRST Lego League teams across the state of Alaska
FIRST Tech Challenge teams across the state of Alaska
FIRST Works. We Have Proof.
FIRST has taken the last 120 months and researched the lasting impacts of involvement in the FIRST program. Their findings are quite remarkable, showing a long lasting positive impact on participants across all demographic groups!
Increase In STEM Related Attitudes
“120 months after enrollment, FIRST students are still roughly two times more likely to show an increase in STEM-related attitudes than comparison group students” – FIRST
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STEM Knowledge
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Identity
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STEM
Careers
1.5x
STEM Activity
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STEM Interest
Become a part of something bigger!
Join the over 100+ organizations across the state of Alaska that support our program! Schedule A ConversationThank You to our FIRST in Alaska Sponsors!
Program Delivery Organization
Juneau Economic Development Council
“… the Program Delivery Organization’s (PDO) role is an organization that helps young people discover the rewards and excitement of education and careers in STEM…” – FIRST FAQ
Funding Partner
Alaska Development Corporation
Alaska Development Corporation as a partner in funding of FIRST in Alaska helps provide funding to support the program. Much of the direct funding to the FIRST in Alaska Program operates through ADC.
Alaska Development Corporation is an eligible organization in the Alaska PFD Pick.Click.Give program. Money that is donated to ADC through Pick.Click.Give is given directly to support the FIRST in Alaska Program!
Leaders in Technology
Captains of Innovation
Friends of the Future
Robot Booster
Alvin A & Roberta T. Klein Trust
FIRST in Alaska Supporter
Juneau Community Foundation – Douglas Dornan Fund