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Driving Innovation for the Next Generation as a Proud FIRST Team Sponsor

Written by MCC | Jan 11, 2024 3:42:09 PM

MCC Sponsors 5125 HOTH Team in FIRST Robotics Competition

We’re thrilled to announce our sponsorship of the FIRST 5125 HOTH team — a group of young students driven by passion and innovation — in the 2024 FIRST Robotics Competition. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to fostering technical excellence for the engineers and builders of tomorrow.

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is an international youth organization that inspires and empowers students interested in engineering and technology through mentor-based programs that build STEM skills. 

HOTH, which stands for Hawks on the Horizon, is a Chicago-based team from Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park made up of students from various backgrounds. Team HOTH will join dozens of other competitors to participate in team-based robotics challenges for students 4-18 years old.

As a sponsor, MCC is providing financial support and helping these students shape a brighter future by encouraging them to explore, create, and challenge themselves and each other through teamwork. 

“MCC is extremely proud to support the next generation of creators as they not only compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition, but thrive as they collaborate and advance their skills. It’s a great way to invest in innovation that will generate countless ROI for the engineering field of tomorrow.”

 

Pamela Cheng, Corporate Vice President/General Manager — Global Sales, MCC

 

Stay tuned for updates on Team HOTH’s progress and achievements throughout this journey to the FIRST Robotics Competition in Houston, April 17-20. We’re here to support the youth who will ultimately become tomorrow's innovators and leaders. Go, Team HOTH!

Last year, MCC proudly sponsored the RoboBlazers at the 2023 FIRST® Championship in Houston. Here are highlights from that event: