Who we are

We are a Tunisian non-profit organization that empowers 10–18-year-olds through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) education to develop skills such as leadership, public speaking, and English Communication.
Our association offers mentees the opportunity to learn technology skills, participate in local training camps, and represent Tunisia in international competitions, providing a platform to build a strong portfolio for potential exchange programs, scholarships, and more.

Our Story

Image of First Skills Club

Founded by Mr. Rabah Hammouda and Mrs. Faten Khalfallah Hammouda in 2011, we started as a Sfax Pioneer Prep School club before eventually acquiring the current headquarters. Our coaches, who started as mentees, have become the youngest coaches in the world, sharing knowledge with their respective mentees in topics like LEGO NXT, EV3, 3D Design, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi. The principle of peer learning continues to be the foundation of our activities to this day.

Our Approach to STEAM Education

Our learning model is structured around 4 pillars

English

Empowering language proficiency skills

Technology

Embracing digital
innovation in learning

Leadership

Building the leaders of tomorrow

Communication

Cultivating effective
Public Speaking skills

Our team

Meet the team behind First Skills Club!

Mrs. Faten Khalfallah

Co-Founder & Treasurer & Mentor

Computer Science Teacher
TechWomen'15 Alumna
ChanGen'16
FGC & VEX Mentor
Regional Event partner VEX Robotics

Mr. Rabah Hammouda

President & Co-Founder & Mentor

Physical Education Teacher
FGC & VEX Mentor

Mr. Nadhem Ben Jmeaa

External Relations Officer

AMTA Academy Director

Slim Mejdoub

Secretary General

Business Analytics & International Business Economics Student

Tijani Kallel

Administrative Coordinator

Electrical Engineering Student

Omar Kassis

International Cooperation Officer

Computer Engineering Student

Mahdi Fakhfekh

Advisor

Computer Engineering Student

Sami Masmoudi

Robotics Supervisor

Software Engineering Student

Ons Kharrat

Lead Developer

Software Engineering Student
TechGirl'17 Alumna
TJSP'22 Alumna

Mariem Mimouni

Head of IT department

Software Engineering Student
SUSI'23 Alumna

Alaa Ben Ameur

'First Skills Engineers' Project Manager

IT Engineering Student

What we do

Learn more about our activities!

Mentoring & Coaching

We offer mentorship to aspiring learners through 15+ interactive course
offerings in various STEAM fields.

Web Development

Robotics

3D design

Video Making

Digital Art

Quantum Computing

Graphic Design

Competitive Programming

Game Development

Hosting STEAM Events

We create an immersive learning experience for our mentees through
local events, camps, and challenges that encourage
creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.

Robotics Tournaments
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Robotics Tournaments

RoboDay, March 2023

A one-day event joined by more than 70 mentees and featuring an Ideation & Pitching workshop and three Robotics competitions for different age categories.

National Robotics Teams

We coach and prepare national teams to represent Tunisia in international Robotics competitions.

First Global Challenge

First Global Challenge

Our national robotics teams have competed in the FIRST Global Challenge every year since 2017, earning 12 awards in total.

  • July, 2017

    FGC, Washington DC

    Outstanding Supporter
    International Excellence

  • August, 2018

    FGC, Mexico City

    International Unity
    Outstanding Mentor
    Fundraising Award
    Social Media Award

  • October, 2019

    FGC, Dubai

    International Excellence
    Safety Award

  • August, 2021

    FGC, Online

    FIRST Global Grand Challenge Award
    FIRST Global Discover & Recover Award
    Outstanding Mentor Award

  • October, 2022

    FGC, Switzerland

    International Enthusiasm Award
    Outstanding Mentor Award
    Safety Award
    Social Media Challenge Award

  • October, 2023

    FGC, Singapore

    FIRST Global Innovator
    International Enthusiasm
    Fundraising Award
    Safety Award
    Social Media Challenge Award

VEX Championship

VEX Championship

Our teams represented Tunisia at the VEX Worlds Championship in 2018 and 2019, earning the Judges Award each time.

  • April, 2018

    VEX IQ

    Judges Award

  • April, 2018

    VEX EDR

  • April, 2019

    VEX IQ

    Judges Award

  • April, 2019

    VEX EDR