ABYC Announces Broadbent as SkillsUSA National Technical Chair
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) just Dave Broadbent, ABYC senior director of business development, to SkillsUSA National Technical Chair for Marine Service Technology.
SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization that serves students preparing for careers in skilled trades and technical fields through hands-on training, leadership development and national competitions.
“Having the marine industry represented at the national level helps students see marine service as a rewarding career path and ensures what they learn aligns with the skills employers need,” said Broadbent in a news release. “If you haven’t looked into SkillsUSA, I encourage you to connect with your local chapter and see how you can get involved.”
Broadbent will provide technical leadership for the Marine Service Technology competition at the SkillsUSA Championships, the organization’s annual national competition that brings together top students from across the United States to demonstrate their skills. As National Technical Chair, Broadbent will support the development and review of contest criteria, according to the organization, and collaborate with educators, judges and industry partners to ensure a fair, current and high-quality competition.
“The work that SkillsUSA does to ready the next generation of our country’s workforce is critical to the success of the marine industry, and I have full confidence that David will grow the competition and industry support needed to attract new talent to our industry,” said Gregg Snyder, Yamaha’s senior technical specialist, in the release. Snyder served as the Marine Service Technology competition chair for the last eight years.
