FIRST RGV's Podcast

Join us for the 2020 - 2021 Ultimate Goal - FIRST Tech Challenge kickoff on Sept 12th at 10:30am CT at http://firstrgv.me/liveImportant updates about the season timeline and how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting game play in the Rio Grande Valley.Support the show

Today we had a chance to have an informal chat with Mr Orlando Montalvo from Sharyland ISD about his recent attendance of the United States Air Force leadership experience.Mr Montalvo is the first coach to attend from the Rio Grande Valley and is only one of two from Texas selected out of more than 300 applicants across the United States.Steve Taylor of the Rio Grande Guardian conducted an informal interview for us.Support the show (https://firstrgv.org/donate)

We are excited to offer you updates on the upcoming season and various announcements for teams here in the Rio Grande Valley.Support the show (https://firstrgv.org/donate)

Join us on May 4th to enjoy the announcement from Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) about this years FIRST challenge. This coming season is going to be out of this world while all of our teams prepare to be a FORCE FOR CHANGE!The video format can be found at: https://youtu.be/bPY9Mfj7eRUThis 2019-2020 season, FIRST RISE, powered by Star Wars: Force for Change, is setting out to inspire citizens of the galaxy to work together, strengthening and protecting the Force that binds us and creating a place where collaboration and collective wisdom can elevate new ideas and foster growth. Together, we RISE. Join us.Support the show (https://firstrgv.org/donate)

Recently, Texas Governor Greg Abbott posted a very special message to FIRST and for those attending the 2019 FIRST World Championship in Houston, Texas. We appreciate the support of our governor. #STEMed #MoreThanRobotsSupport the show (https://firstrgv.org/donate)

Information about updates to our board of directors, advancement, training, mentors and more. Please make sure to share this information with your team.Support the show (https://firstrgv.org/donate)

FIRST RGV new board member, Yolanda Woods interviews with Steve Taylor of the Rio Grande Guardian about the AmeriCorp VISTA program, the FIRST Tech Challenge kick off on Sept 8 and what we will see in FIRST.

We have some important updates for the FIRST Lego League (FLL) program that all coaches need to be aware of. We are also discussing our FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) kick off event that is scheduled in September and a gentle reminder about the importance of registering for the season if you have not done so already.

Update from the annual FIRST conference, training announcements, update on the calendar for the upcoming season, the need for more volunteers, grant opportunities announced and so much more. Join us for our third podcast from the RGV family. We are on Spotfiy, Apple iTunes, Google Play Music and more partners.

Diana Pena of McAllen ISD CTE department stopped by to talk to us today about some of the challenges of running one of the hottest local CTE Twitter feeds and spotlights some special things going on in McAllen.

Discussion about 2018 World Champs, Texas Workforce Commission visit, collaborations and the upcoming robotics season.