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SHIELD Mentor Program is a 501(c)3 organization that strongly believes that all youth should be mentored.

Youth live in a world full of wonderful opportunities; the goal is to give them proper guidance to obtain them. The SHIELD Mentor Program, founded in January of 2008, is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization that provides a full range of mentoring programs and services, providing the skills for success in leadership development. The structure of the mentoring programs creates an atmosphere designed to

decrease the limitations in the lives of youth to help them become more likely to fulfill their highest potential. The mission of the SHIELD Mentor Program is to Strengthen, Help, Inspire and Encourage Leadership Development by delivering structured mentoring activities and programs for young people.

04/13/2026

We had an incredible time at the 2026 State Championship and are so thankful for the experience. This season gave our team members the opportunity to grow, compete, learn, and represent EagleTron with pride.

We are deeply grateful to every sponsor, donor, mentor, volunteer, family member, and supporter who helped make this robotics season possible. Your support created meaningful opportunities for our young people to build skills, strengthen confidence, and see what is possible through teamwork, innovation, and mentorship.

What a weekend. What a season. What a journey.

Thank you for being part of it. Please continue to follow, support, and share our work as we keep spreading robotics and STEAM everywhere and creating opportunities for young people across our community.

STEM STEAM MentorshipMatters YoungPeople SHIELDMentorProgram

03/31/2026

We’re almost there.
EagleTron has raised $2,400 so far, and now we need our community to help us close the gap so this deserving team can compete at the State Championship.

These team members have worked hard, grown together, and earned this opportunity. Now we need people who believe in mentorship, teamwork, and the future of STEAM to step in and help us get there.

If you can give, please give today. Every gift helps us move closer to the finish line.

Give here:
https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/119976

Thank you for standing with EagleTron and helping create meaningful opportunities for young people.

MentorshipMatters StateChampionship

03/30/2026

We did it. We qualified for the State Championship.

Now we need your help to get there.

Our team members have worked hard all season, growing through mentorship, teamwork, and real-world problem-solving. This is what it looks like when young people are given the opportunity to lead and thrive.

We’ve just learned there is a $4,000 registration fee due by Thursday to secure our spot.

We are asking our community to step in and help make this possible.

💡 If 80 people give $50, we reach our goal
💡 Every gift moves us closer

👉 Give here: https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/119976

Every child benefits from having someone to lead and guide them. This is one of those moments where your support makes a lasting difference.

Help us show up. Help us compete.

STEAM MentorshipMatters

03/23/2026

WE WON. 🏆

This past weekend, EagleTron (FRC Team 9559) competed at the Elon University District Event… and we brought home the win.

🏆 District Champions
🌟 Rising All-Star Award
📈 Now ranked #29 and heading to the State Championship (April 9–12, Greensboro)

We were honored to be selected as the second pick of Alliance 1, alongside (Team 3506) and .

We also teamed up with CitrusDuckz (11146) during one match, where they delivered a record-breaking score of 328.

This is what it looks like when young people rise and a community stands behind them.

💚 Help us keep this momentum going:
https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/119976

Come see it in action:
https://www.firstnorthcarolina.org/2026-first-nc-frc-state-championship

Because every child benefits from having someone lead and guide them.

MentorshipMatters SupportYouth

03/21/2026

We’re competition ready! 🤖🔥

This weekend, our team is heading to the FIRST North Carolina District Event at Elon University, and we are excited to see all of our hard work come to life!

🗓 March 20–22, 2026
📍 Elon University – Alumni Gym
104 E. Haggard Ave
Elon, NC 27244

Come cheer us on in person or follow along online using the official event schedule:
https://www.firstnorthcarolina.org/2026-elon-university-district-event

💙 Show us some love today!
If you believe in what we’re building through STEAM, your support helps us continue creating opportunities for students to explore robotics, engineering, and innovation.

👉 Consider making a donation to support our ongoing STEAM efforts and future competitions. Every contribution makes a difference!

Let’s go team!!! 🚀

03/15/2026

We are incredibly grateful for the community partners who came out to cheer on EagleTron, FRC Team 9559 during our last competition. Your encouragement meant the world to our team members and reminded them that their hard work and problem-solving are supported by a community that believes in their future. 💚

A huge shout out to and their amazing young people for bringing your energy and excitement. Your support lifted our team and helped create an unforgettable competition experience.

We also want to give a big thank you to our volunteers from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Your time, encouragement, and mentorship show exactly why mentors make the difference. When college students step forward to guide and support younger learners, it creates powerful pathways for the next generation of innovators.

📍 Join us for our next competition!

March 20–22, 2026
Elon University Alumni Gym
104 E. Haggard Ave
Elon, NC 27244

Come cheer for EagleTron Team 9559 and see robotics, teamwork, and leadership in action.

🔗 Event details:
https://www.firstnorthcarolina.org/2026-elon-university-district-event

When a community shows up for young people, powerful things happen. Let’s keep spreading robotics and STEAM everywhere. 🚀

03/10/2026

Highlights from the 2026 Rebuilt: Wake County District 1 Event 🚀🤖

Big Moment:
EagleTron Robotics became the Captain of Alliance 8! Our students stepped up to the microphone and selected our playoff partners:
⚙️ Slice (Team 8738)
⚙️ Sting (Team 10354)

Competition Highlights:
🔹 Ranked 12th out of 29 teams after qualifications
🔹 Competed in playoff elimination rounds
🔹 Won our second playoff match
🔹 Finished 7th overall

Beyond the Field:
✅ Students served as student ambassadors
✅ Spoke with judges and shared our team story
✅ Built meaningful connections with other teams

We are so proud of this team and everything they accomplished!

📍 Next stop: Elon University
🗓 March 20–22

💛 Want to support EagleTron? We welcome donations and community partners to help fund competitions, equipment, and student travel.

03/07/2026

🚨 Competition Weekend Is Here! 🚨

EagleTron Team 9559 has officially tested our robot, and we are ready to give it a spin on the competition field today! After weeks of design, coding, problem-solving, and teamwork, our team members are excited to see their hard work come to life.

This is what mentorship, collaboration, and hands-on STEAM learning look like in action. When young people have mentors guiding them, they rise to the challenge and discover what they are capable of building together.

If you would like to cheer on our team from wherever you are, you can watch the matches live through the event livestream.

🎥 Watch the livestream:
https://www.firstnorthcarolina.org/2026-wake-county-1-district-event

Follow along as EagleTron takes the field and represents our community. We are proud of these team members and grateful for every mentor, volunteer, and supporter helping us spread robotics and STEAM everywhere.

Let’s go EagleTron 9559! 🔧🦅🤖

03/01/2026

🚀 T-MINUS 6 DAYS 🚀

Competition is almost here, and the energy is building.
This week at Mixxer, our EagleTron team members pressed our brand-new REBUILT season shirts, and they are looking sharp and ready for the field.

Every detail matters right now. Practice. Prep. Teamwork. Focus.
Our team members have been working with dedication and heart, and it shows.

When we step into competition next week, we carry more than a robot.
We carry mentors, families, and a community that believes in young people and what they can achieve together.

🦅 EagleTron 9559
REBUILT SEASON
Engineered to soar

Follow along this week as we count down to competition.
Your encouragement means everything to our team.

MentorshipMatters SpreadingRoboticsEverywhere

02/09/2026

Big progress. Big gratitude. Big excitement. 🤖✨

Our EagleTron Robotics Team is moving full steam ahead as we prepare for our upcoming competition, and we are proud of how far our young people have come in just a few weeks.

✔️ The robot is wired and powered on
✔️ The heavy build work is behind us
✔️ Programming is stepping in next
✔️ Judges materials, pit design, team branding, and competition prep are underway

This progress wouldn’t be possible without strong mentorship, committed families, and a team of young people willing to show up, problem-solve, and lead together.

A huge thank you to:
• Our mechanical team for an exceptional build push
• Our mentors and volunteers who continue to guide and support
• Families who supported extra build days and schedule shifts
• Community supporters who believe in what young people can accomplish

As competition approaches, we are excited not just about the robot, but about the growth, confidence, and leadership we see every week. This is what preparation looks like when young people are surrounded by guidance, opportunity, and encouragement.

More updates coming soon as we get ready to compete. Stay tuned.

01/24/2026

Progress Update from EagleTron ⚙️

Before the weather decided to throw us a challenge, our team members made major progress in the shop. What you’re seeing here is the real-time result of focus, collaboration, and mentors guiding young people through hands-on problem-solving.

From before to after, our chassis is coming together and our intake system is moving forward. This is what preparation looks like. This is how young people learn to adapt, think critically, and keep moving forward, even when conditions change.

Moments like this remind us why mentorship matters. Every child benefits from having someone lead and guide them, especially when overcoming challenges is part of the process.

Stay tuned. The work continues. 💪🤖

Address

111 W Lewis Street
Greensboro, NC
27406

Telephone

+13365445831

Website

https://www.shieldmentor.org/

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