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The SkillsUSA Reveille
By Margaret Podlich Thousands of polite, pulled-together, 16-22 year olds descended on Atlanta during a sweltering week in June. They…
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ABBRA schedules annual Marine Service Managers course
The American Boat Builders and Repairers Association’s (ABBRA) annual Marine Service Managers Course will be held virtually in November 2022.…
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MMTA celebrates workforce development funding
Last week, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed the 2023 state budget, which included $150,000 in funding for workforce development and…
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Yamaha names newest Certified Master Technicians
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit announced the marine technicians who successfully earned Yamaha Master Technician Certification during late 2021 and…
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Tiara encourages support of GLBBS for workforce development
In the face of the pandemic, the marine industry has faced several challenges, including supply chain and workforce disruptions. In…
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Brunswick Boat Group hosts annual training course
Sea Ray, Bayliner and Heyday recently came together in St. Augustine, Florida for a week-long, hands-on gelcoat repair training course. …
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Gage Marine and GLBBS showcase marine trade careers
Gage Marine and Great Lakes Boat Building School (GLBBS) of Cedarville, Mich. are collaborating with the goal of promoting postsecondary…
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MRAA focuses on recruiting, hiring in April
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, as part of its ongoing monthly dealership development Spotlight initiative, has unveiled its…
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NMEA, Veterans Florida partner on workforce development
The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has announced a collaboration with Veterans Florida to help the marine electronics industry-wide labor…
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Great Lakes Boat Building School receives EDA Grant
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.7 million…
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Mercury Marine partners with high schools for workforce development
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, has provided its Mercury University curriculum along with 90hp FourStroke outboard engines and…
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Tiara makes donation to boat building school
The Great Lakes Boat Building School (GLBBS) received a transformational gift of $75,000 from Tiara Yachts in support of incoming…
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ABYC to host third Educator Training Conference
The ABYC Foundation is hosting its third Educator Training Conference July 21-22, 2022. The two-day virtual conference is designed for…
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ABYC Foundation hosts Marine Trades Accreditation webinar
In January, the ABYC Foundation launched the first official Marine Trades Accreditation Program (MTAP) for schools teaching marine service. A…
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Skilled trades education may be making a comeback
By David Gee Ask anyone in the recreational boating industry about some of the biggest issues facing the industry –…
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ABYC Foundation creates Marine Trades Accreditation Program
After two years of research, consultation, and fine-tuning, the ABYC Foundation launched the first official Marine Trades Accreditation Program (MTAP)…
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MRAA donates $100,000 for workforce development
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, as part of its ongoing effort to fuel solutions for the marine industry’s…
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NMRA opens 2022 scholarship applications
The application period is now open for the 2022 National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Marine Trades Scholarship program. The deadline…
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The Landing School announces new team members
Under the direction of Sean Fawcett, President, the Landing School in Arundel, Maine is pleased to announce the addition of…
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Outdoor industry works to gather industry information on workforce development and other issues
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) – of which NMMA is a founding member – has been working in collaboration with…
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