What is FRC Robotics?
​FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a
robotics community that prepares young people for the future through
a suite of inclusive, team-based robotics programs for ages 4-18 (PreK-12)
that can be facilitated in school or in structured afterschool programs.
Boosted by a global support system of volunteers, educators, and
ponsors that include over 200 of the Fortune 500 companies, teams
operate under a signature set of FIRST Core Values to conduct research,
fundraise, design, build, and showcase their achievements
during annual challenges.
Triad STEM Innovation Hub Fundraiser
2025-2026 FIRST Video
About Team 8757 Geodebots
Nehemiah Community Empowerment Center was granted funding from FIRST, NASA & the Argosy Foundation which allowed us to establish a legacy FRC team in the local Greensboro community. We have partnered with The Forge - Greensboro for designing and welding capabilities and build space.
With our scholarship, we created our first robotics team that consisted of three 8th graders and three high schoolers. Over the course of our 1st season,
we had a blast, getting to meet each
other for the first time, developing
teamwork and leadership skills while
learning how to build a robot from
scratch. - It was AWESOME!
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We are now in year five and our teens
are pioneers in our community
by creating career awareness and
diversity in these lucrative fields. At Nehemiah, we are pulling back the
layers and finding that hidden
gem (talent) that is already inside all of
them.
Our teens are paying it
forward by tutoring our younger
generation in STEM, Robotics and I.T. Forming and mentoring FLL & FTC teams
in the communities we serve.
FIRST Core Values
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Discovery: We explore new skills and ideas.
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Innovation: We use creativity and persistence to solve problems.
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Impact: We apply what we learn to improve our world.
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Inclusion: We respect each other and embrace our differences.
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Teamwork: We are stronger when we work together.
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Fun: We enjoy and celebrate what we do!
FRC Areas of Youth and Teen Development
Science
Gain a broader understanding of the technology and how it can be use to expand our capabilities in the world.
Engineering
Combine creativity with innovative thinking to craft and development robust robotic designs for any challenge throw your way.
Robotics
Understand how we can use robots to perfrom human like functions and compete in a great environment to accomplish our team goals.
3-D Printing & CAD
Learn how to use industry standard design software to build any project. Core CAD skills are key to unlocking your full potential as a innovative developer.
Programming
Java is our bread and butter! Expand the capabilites of your mind as we learn to create code that will be used to operate our robot and other development projects.
Character Development
Developing you as a youth is key to enstill the right outlook on choices and life. First Robotics creates an environment of growth for individuals and teams as we bond and learn what our hidden talens are.
Corporate Sponsorships
Hello Future Change Agent.
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We invite you to review our sponsorship packet to learn more about our exciting team where we are discovering our hidden gifts and talents through STEM and robotic exploration.
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Help us continue to develop our future innovators and leaders in robotic engineering.
Thank you for your support!
Creating Diversity in the STEM & Robotics Fields
The job search website Zippia estimates only 4.4% of people in the field of robotics are Black or African American and only 8.5% are women. The Nehemiah Community Empowerment Center is working to change that through their robotics team — the “GeodeBots.”
