PTC and FIRST

PTC is a proud sponsor of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) – www.usfirst.org. Reaching more than 150,000 students in grades K-12 annually, FIRST has designed accessible, innovative mentor-based programs that build science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills. These programs not only inspire young people to pursue STEM education and career opportunities, they help build self-confidence, knowledge and life skills.

PTC is a Crown Supplier to the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and the official CAD and Collaboration Sponsor to the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC).Through its sponsorship of FIRST, PTC is supplying free software (Pro/ENGINEER, Mathcad, Windchill and ProductView) to all FIRST teams. In addition, we are providing funding to sponsor teams, events and scholarships.

The FIRST program is completely aligned with PTC’s worldwide education initiative to prepare the engineers of the future. We are proud to be part of a technological literacy movement that seeks to bridge the academic gap and inspire all students to design products of the future!