Workforce Development

In 2007 the NCMA launched IE2 (pronounced I E Squared) a four tiered workforce development initiative designed to Introduce, Educate, Intern and Employ those who seek to pursue opportunities in the Motorsports Industry. This initiative engages youth, young adults and the community in experiences that raise awareness of the diverse range of jobs in motorsports.

Through motorsports themes IE2 inspires STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). STEM is important for many high tech careers like those found in the Engineering and Biotech industry. By inspiring STEM education motorsports is able to have far reaching benefits beyond youth just interested in racing careers. In addition IE2/Motorsports inspires Reading, Writing and empowerment of Teamwork for youth. 
 
NCMA Workforce Development Initiatives:

Motorsports Institute Summer Camp: Made possible by a grant from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers-Education Foundation, 25 selected students participated in a one-week hands on camp that focused on STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.  Students worked with RC race cars in a program developed by Ten80Education's Fast Track RC Program.  In addition to the hands on learning students visited high profile race shops race shops, Windshear wind tunnel and worked from Central Piedmont Community College.  The camp concluded with a competition held at NASCAR Powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports race facility. 

Bank of America’s Students at the Speedway: Brought group of mostly inner-city student to the speedway for an interactive event that showcased the various jobs and aspect of putting on a race and developing an event.

Pit N Play: Brought area Women to an event where they learned about pit crews and were provided the opportunity to try live pit stops.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools CMS: NCMA has worked with CMS to support their Academy of Engineering Schools and other programs and events.

Introduction Tours: NCMA coordinates events to tour students to area race shops and businesses making an introduction the vast job opportunities within motorsports. 

Consulting & Connectivity

NCMA regularly provides industry speakers and consulting, acting as conduit to the industry for educational institutions including K-12, Community Colleges and Universities.

In addition the NCMA supports and works with the following organizations:

Ten80Education – Fastrack RC Program: Support coordination and consulting for this program which teaching math and science through competitive racing using remote controlled race cars. Ten80Education has developed high schools race teams around the nation.

Richland One School District: The NCMA is currently working with Richland One in South Carolina to Consult on their development of a new Motorsports Program. 

NASCAR Foundation: The NCMA has supported many of the initiatives of the NASCAR Foundation pertaining to education and youth.

Embrace: Engages youth in positive experiences with Motorsports

Diversity Business Council: Engaged Diverse Business owners in seminar lunch event to educate on the facets of the industry.

Society of Manufacturing Engineers: The SME is the NCMA's chief technical partner for information relating to manufacturing in motorsports.  For more information, visit http://www.sme.org/cgi-bin/getsmepg.pl?/industry/motorsports/homepage.htm&&&SME&