They may not be behind the wheel just yet, but 5th-grade students at Martinez Elementary School are learning the nuts and bolts of innovation and design of Club Car golf cars and low-speed utility vehicles.
The program is part of a year-long partnership between the company and the school to show students how the math, science, and language skills they learn today actually apply in real-world settings.
“There’s nothing like watching a child light up when what they learn in class comes to life,” said Carrie Harrison, Director of Custom Solutions at Club Car. “During our monthly STEM sessions, the students leave excited about careers in engineering, welding, finance, and marketing which is what this partnership is all about.”
The initiative allows students and Club Car employees to spend quality time engaged in STEM-based educational activities that help the students understand how people use Club Car vehicles and explore the variety of careers in the cross-section of manufacturing, golf, and engineering industries. Club Car recently provided the lesson as students worked with company volunteers, school staff, and their design team partners to take notes, sketch, and advance their design projects.
“This is the most exciting day,” said Harrison about the students’ interaction with the Club Car vehicles. “Watching the students smiling with tablets and measuring tools, asking engaging questions, and sharing plans to bring the next big idea to our product teams is priceless.”
Near the end of the school year, the students will take part in a pitch–style competition to share models of their innovation and marketing plans with Club Car engineers and leaders.
