Renaissance Jax and Renaissance CFL build and retains talented, creative young people in Northeast and Central Florida to inspire and retool human ingenuity through opportunities involving FIRST robotics, STEM education, and mentor-driven experiences. Our goals include: Foster scientific literacy, intellectual curiosity, and practical skills in students grades K-12. Place robotics teams in every school in Northeast and Central Florida. Serve as a resource pivotal to the long-term expansion and retention of talent in Jacksonville and Orlando by training America’s next generation of scientists, engineers, and skilled laborers. Be a viable tool in the move to eradicate poverty community by community.