Tag Archives: Training

Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit announced the appointment of Ted Riley to the position of Marine Training Manager, Yamaha Marine Training Department. In his new role, Riley is responsible for leading efforts to create and implement a global training standard for Yamaha Marine Distributors. He will work closely with the training curriculum team as well as the instructional team to ...

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) Foundation is partnering with the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) to host Student Career Day Thursday, Oct. 5, in Tampa, Florida. The event aims to give over 60 students from Florida marine technical schools a unique glimpse into the boating industry. Confirmed schools include Manatee Technical College, Ft. Myers Technical College, and Suncoast Technical ...

The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) said it will play a major role again this year by providing technical training at METSTRADE, scheduled for Nov. 15-17 in Amsterdam. All four of NMEA’s installer certification classes will be offered on this international stage. Students will achieve installer certificates upon passing a certification exam at the end of each class. “NMEA has ...

The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) kicked off its Clean and Resilient Marina Professional training course at Moose Landing Marina in Naples, Maine.   The sold-out, two-day course, taught by industry experts, educates marina operators and managers on how to operate eco-friendly and sustainable marinas and ensure compliance with federal environmental regulations. In addition, the program also provides foundational knowledge for those seeking state-level clean marina certification. Topics taught include – ...

KICKER Marine Audio took its Global Training Manager Aaron Malin and International Sales Manager David Glasgow on an extensive European tour to conduct  product training sessions as part of KICKER’s ongoing commitment to sharing its top technology and expertise with clients, dealers and customers worldwide. This effort was especially timely as the company introduced its new premium KMXL coaxial horn-loaded ...

MarineMax recently announced a partnership with Junior Achievement (JA) of South Florida, a non-profit organization focused on youth workforce readiness and entrepreneurship. Two projects are currently in the works, both aimed at educating younger generations about the marine industry.  The first program was founded and created in 2018 by Christine Battles with Advanced Mechanical Enterprises. JA of South Florida’s “Sea ...

The Association of Marina Industries has added several sessions to its internationally recognized two-steptraining program to become a Certified Marina Manager (CMM) or Certified Marina Operator (CMO). Newcourse work includes topics such Master Planning & Permitting, Personal Development & Leadership andRetaining your Team. Coursework can be done either virtually or in person. Marina or Hospitality industry employees with at least ...

By Margaret Podlich Thousands of polite, pulled-together, 16-22 year olds descended on Atlanta during a sweltering week in June. They hailed from high schools, post-secondary technical schools, and community colleges from around the country. All students were required to dress appropriately for their trade, so some were in white double-breasted chef coats, others in pressed Carhartt khaki top and bottom ...

By Matt Edmundson We all know of the skills gap, but is it different for us in the marine industry? What trade other than a marine technician must have such a versatile skill set to be successful? How do we find and train new techs? Compared to similar industries such as automotive or aerospace, the marine industry has historically not ...

The American Boat Builders and Repairers Association’s (ABBRA) annual Marine Service Managers Course will be held virtually in November 2022. ABBRA offers the only extensive leadership training for boatyard operators that provides an industry-recognized credential (Certified Marine Service Manager) for qualified applicants. The course is sponsored by ABBRA. Employers know they need a team of competent certified technicians. That team ...