I was in FIRST from 3rd grade (there was no JFLL when I started) through 12th grade. I got my first job through a connection I gained in the program and it definitely helped kick me years ahead in being prepared for real world projects. Was a good barrel of fun as well. I'd highly recommend any parents check it out, it has a lot even for those not technically inclined (business and marketing skills are big parts of being a successful team in the later years as well as a lot of charity work through all of it).