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OFF TRACK INITIATIVES NASCAR Diversity Internship Program This 10-week, full-time, paid summer internship program is designed to introduce students representing minority communities to the many career opportunities within the NASCAR industry. Internships are offered by NASCAR offices, sponsors, licensees, teams, tracks and broadcast partners. Over 130 interns from across the country have participated in the program since its inception in 1999. Through their internship experiences, several of these students have earned full-time positions. More information is available at www.diversityinternships.com. Supplier Diversity Program NASCAR has a supplier diversity and minority vendor program to foster a more diverse supplier base. The program invites women and minority-owned businesses to be considered equally as subcontractors and suppliers for all goods and services purchased at NASCAR. NASCAR is a member of the National Minority Supplier Development Council and is working closely with the Florida Minority Supplier Development Council to further enhance the program. National Jobs Program
Partnership with the NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI) NTI is a partnership between NASCAR and the Universal Technical Institute, Inc., that provides training necessary to excel as an entry-level automotive service technician, with additional training provided for the skills needed to enter the motorsports industry. The school awards diversity scholarships with funding provided by UPS; some graduates have gone on to work with race teams in the industry. NASCAR Scholarship Program - Wendell Scott Award
Committees and Councils In addition to developing and supporting these important initiatives that encourage diversity throughout the industry, NASCAR has a Diversity Council and an Executive Steering Committee for Diversity. The Diversity Council is comprised of representatives from throughout the NASCAR industry, while the Executive Steering Committee is made up of executives from major corporations. Both bodies work to promote diversity at all levels of the sport and create meaningful opportunities for women and ethnically diverse people both on and off the track. back |