NYC FIRST
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States51-200 Employees
NYC FIRST is a non-profit organization based in New York City that provides mentor-based STEM and robotics education for youth across the five boroughs. The program aims to build character and confidence by developing technology and engineering skills through hands-on activities, offering structured opportunities for young people to engage with STEM education. The organization targets students in the local community and seeks to address access to STEM learning by pairing youth with mentors and robotics experiences. Positioned within the non-profit education sector, NYC FIRST focuses on developing tomorrow’s problem-solvers and innovators by leveraging hands-on robotics and related STEM curricula. In addition to its ongoing educational programs, recent activity includes participation in regional and world-level FIRST LEGO League events, highlighting opportunities for students to showcase their projects and represent NYC at larger competitions. The organization operates from its New York base and maintains a programmatic focus throughout the city’s neighborhoods, aiming to broaden participation in STEM among youth.