BUILD in the News
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Royal Enfield looks to mentor students, entice new riders with BUILD Moto program
”The BUILD Moto Mentor Program will be hosting the event, which also serves as a fundraiser. The non-profit organization aims to build trade and life skills in local high schoolers through motorcycle fabrication. Student-built bikes will be on display during the Rumble.”
WTMJ4 Iron Angels, the all girls motorcycle building team in high school
Milwaukee is known for motorcycles and Harley-Davidson. That's obvious. But now, the younger generations are beginning to embrace that passion for motorcycles in a very hands-on way.
Today’s TMJ4 (NBC)
Brewtown Rumble motorcycle show returning to Milwaukee next year
”The Brewtown Rumble, an exhibition of vintage motorcycles, will be held in downtown Milwaukee's deer Deer District on Aug. 7, 2022. The BUILD Moto Mentor Program will be hosting the event, which also serves as a fundraiser. The non-profit organization aims to build trade and life skills in local high schoolers through motorcycle fabrication. Student-built bikes will be on display during the Rumble.”
Revzilla
Royal Enfield having students, women build motorcycles
”Two programs currently being supported by Royal Enfield are aimed at introducing high school students to motorcycling by letting them build a custom bike for a competition and showcasing talented women riders who are also building a race bike they will compete on.”
WTMJ4 Iron Angels, the all girls motorcycle building team in high school
Milwaukee is known for motorcycles and Harley-Davidson. That's obvious. But now, the younger generations are beginning to embrace that passion for motorcycles in a very hands-on way.
Today’s TMJ4 (NBC)
Brewtown Rumble motorcycle show returning to Milwaukee next year
”The Brewtown Rumble, an exhibition of vintage motorcycles, will be held in downtown Milwaukee's deer Deer District on Aug. 7, 2022. The BUILD Moto Mentor Program will be hosting the event, which also serves as a fundraiser. The non-profit organization aims to build trade and life skills in local high schoolers through motorcycle fabrication. Student-built bikes will be on display during the Rumble.”
RadioMilwaukee
BUILD works as an after-school program for area high schools to teach valuable life and interpersonal skills while restoring vintage motorcycles
"Milwaukee is part of the Rust Belt. The Rust Belt is consistant of basically the manufacturing populous... and what we have failed to as educators of our youth is to teach them skills. What lost is skilled labor."
Iron Angels WMSE Interview 2023
A mentor and student, Corinne and Liz, from the all female Iron Angels team were interviewed on WMSE’s Von Munz Vinyl Variety Show leading up to the 2023 Brewtown Rumble.
BUILD Board Members on Mama Tried Show & Flat Out Friday Podcast
Jeremy sits down with the mentors of the Build Moto program. BUILD provides students an opportunity to learn technical skills including design, welding, fabrication, repair, machining, media, and more through motorcycle construction.
Program competition elements also emphasize the development of strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
CBS 58
Shop talk: BUILD program allows students to compete while building motorcycles
On CBS 58 Sunday Morning, Michael Schlesinger showed in addition to constructing motorcycles these students are building valuable teamwork and technical skills that'll last a lifetime with BUILD.
Today’s TMJ4 (NBC)
Brewtown Rumble motorcycle show returning to Milwaukee next year
”The Brewtown Rumble, an exhibition of vintage motorcycles, will be held in downtown Milwaukee's deer Deer District on Aug. 7, 2022. The BUILD Moto Mentor Program will be hosting the event, which also serves as a fundraiser. The non-profit organization aims to build trade and life skills in local high schoolers through motorcycle fabrication. Student-built bikes will be on display during the Rumble.”
Revzilla
Royal Enfield having students, women build motorcycles
”Two programs currently being supported by Royal Enfield are aimed at introducing high school students to motorcycling by letting them build a custom bike for a competition and showcasing talented women riders who are also building a race bike they will compete on.”
American Motorcyclist Magazine
Royal Enfield Donates More Than $100,000 in Motorcycles, Parts to Youth Program
”Royal Enfield and BUILD Moto Mentor Program are joining forces in a unique partnership designed to use motorcycles to build positive futures for high school students. The BUILD program is a non-profit educational organization that pairs teams of high school students with bike-building mentors for the opportunity to learn trade and technical skills.”
Hupy & Abraham Behind the Handlebars 2023
Take a look at the Build Moto Mentor Program Iron Angels Team at this year's Brewtown Rumble! This team is made up of all female students from Milwaukee area schools. They've spent their time in the program learning skills, building, problem-solving, and more!
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