Last year I shared an interview with Jeremy Malman, the Executive Director of Worth Motorcycle Company. From the beginning, Jeremy and his sponsors have been bootstrapping the program, which teaches at-risk youth how to restore vintage motorcycles. They need some financial help, so here’s your chance to help the next generation of riders and wrenchers.
Jeremy Malman, Executive Director and Founder
First, check out Worth’s new site, which details the 48-52 week commitment that the Worth apprenticeship demands. Here are some of the kids in the program, like Jared, shown here heating up a crankshaft sprocket for removal:
Per Worth, “the kids Worth works with really struggle in the classroom — which is okay. Everyone doesn’t thrive in a classroom. What is not okay is refusing to provide alternative routes to success via, for example, vocational training. This is one of the things Worth looks to achieve with this sort of experiential training: facilitate a path to success for those who struggle within more traditional learning environments.”
Lastly, here’s a quick video that gives you an idea of what the shop is like:
I just chipped in $25 to ‘buy dinner for the boys.’ If you’re feeling generous, click here to donate to the cause or spread the word by sharing the link!