The formation of young promises within the two-wheeled sector is something that worries brands such as Harley-Davidson. That is why in collaboration with Build MotoThey have created a work program where high school students have the opportunity to learn technical skills that include design, welding, manufacturing, repair, machining, media and more through motorcycle manufacturing.
Build Moto as a project platform
As they detail on the official Build Moto website, this program began with an idea: teach technological skills to high school students through motorcycle construction. The idea has teams of high school students assisted by mentors and members of the teaching staff. On the other hand, there is Harley-Davidson who has been donating XG500 for several years to all program teams and offering support and technical training mentors at all times.
Shanna BeananHarley-Davidson Steam program manager, he says: “Our participation in Build Moto represents our commitment to Steam learning and helping to teach the next generation of designers, engineers and trades experts. Working with high school students who are trained to create a motorcycle that is ready for the race is really gratifying. ”
Concludes: “It is exciting to see how their trust increases during construction and show what they have learned as a boxes team on the day of the race and in a challenge of skills.” The last to join this successful Build Moto program are the students of Tomahawk Hatchet Choppers, as Ride Apart’s classmates tell. People such as Jim Brown, Mentor and Employee of Harley-Davidson, who comment:
“I called Build Moto and communicated with them and told them: I noticed that all their teams are in Milwaukee, we are here in Tomahawk, can we have a team?” The proximity of both entities and the interest shown by the latter to be able to be part of the Build Moto program made their XG500 soon in which they currently work. The idea is to turn it into a whole Flat tracker with which to be able to pilot legally on public roads.
Makayla Schiltzlast year student of Tomahawk HS, he adds: “Welding, manufacturing, repair and design. That is one of the main things we have been working on and on which we continue working. Being a last year student, being able to leave this young people, is a great experience … It is a unique opportunity in life. You may never have this opportunity again. “
It is clear that Harley knows that, together with Build Moto, he is managing to train young promises of the motor industry. If we add that both the brand and the foundation are located in the legendary city of Milwaukee, surely the final result of this training will be the less interesting and truly instructive.
