About Us
ABOUT US
TC West Robotic Boosters, a 501(C)3 organization, is the support arm of the Traverse City West Middle and High School robotics programs in Traverse City, Michigan. Our purpose is to engage the community, promote STEM programs such as FIRST Robotics, fundraise and provide support to our students and mentors.
REAL LIFE SKILLS
Why robotics? Because in designing, engineering, building, programming and wiring their own robot, students learn the hard skills needed to be successful as they move forward, whether it be college or career. The competitive side of robotics teaches kids how to strategize, work under pressure, problem solve and work with others. As they compete, our teams work in alliances with teams from other parts of the state, nation and even the world.
MORE THAN JUST ROBOTS
Our robotics teams are challenged to run their team like they would a business, gaining skills in areas such as budgeting and finance, marketing and branding, and community and investor relations. These experiences will last them well beyond the classroom.