I want to be an FTA

[bkahl]

Originally Posted by Doug Frisk

You missed a step, at least in MN. Scorekeeper for a couple of years, then FTAA for a couple, then maybe, if you've impressed folks and you're reliable.

You missed a step, at least in MN. Safety glasses table for anyone under 21, seeking a KV role.

[Jon Stratis]

Originally Posted by bkahl

You missed a step, at least in MN. Safety glasses table for anyone under 21, seeking a KV role.

100% false. I've worked with quite a few college aged students in other roles to train them towards becoming a key volunteer here in MN. Just ask the Bison Robotics group... They brought over 30 volunteers last year and filled in nearly every area of the event. I've heard they've already had even more register for this year's event.

MN also runs an annual volunteer training event that sees massive numbers of college aged students show up to be trained in all sorts of roles. Trust me, we don't do training at an off season event for safety glasses.

I really wish people would stop repeating this, it really just serves to misinformation people on what things are like in MN, and discourages much needed potential volunteers all around FIRST.

Every person in the picture below was a college student volunteer in MN in 2016.

[Ginger Power]

Originally Posted by Jon Stratis

Every person in the picture below was a college student volunteer in MN in 2016.

Can confirm, this is Bison Robotics' group picture at the DECC last year. I'm the tall ginger in the back

We had 30 volunteers last year and if I do my job well enough, we'll have over 50 this year. 10-20 are already in key volunteer positions ranging from CSA and Robot Inspector to lead Queuer. I don't believe we have anybody looking to become an FTA at this moment, although I promise we have some people who would do very well in that role down the line.

I believe there is a student at the University of Minnesota who is training to be an FTA. He's currently in the role of FTAA and I think he'll do a great job in the future.