MENTOR / COACH ROLES
FIRST Tech Challenge & FIRST Robotics Competition
Non-Technical
Project Management Mentor
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Provides an overview of project management concepts for the team
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Guides the team throughout the project life cycle
Scholarship Mentor
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Assist to educate students, mentors, and parents regarding scholarship opportunities available to FIRST students
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Coordinates applications for student/ Mentor nominations for awards
Marketing Mentor
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Provides a basic overview of Marketing concepts
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Assists students with the development and implementation of a Marketing Plan in coordination with the development of a Business Plan
Finance Mentor
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Assist the team in preparing a Business Plan, and financial planning/budget for the season
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Organize and assists with fundraising efforts
Technical
Robot Programming/Software Engineering Mentor
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Assist team members with writing code to control their robot in C++, Java, Robot C, or LabVIEW (depending on the program)
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Maintains process focus
Electrical Engineer Mentor
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Assist team with wiring the robot’s power and signal system
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Assist and instruct the team members in the electrical and electronics systems on the robot
Mechanical Engineer Mentor
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Provides assistance with the design and construction of the robot
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Advise students on the safe use of tools and safety procedures
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