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Parker Offshore partners with schools for next generation boat builders
Parker Offshore recently took part in the 2024 Manufacturing Day, collaborating with Carteret County Public Schools to inspire and educate…
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MRAA Educational Foundation extends scholarship application deadline
The MRAA Educational Foundation is currently accepting applications and nominations for its prestigious Leadership and Business Management Scholarships. The deadline…
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Brunswick Corp. named as one of the ‘World’s Best Companies’ by TIME
Brunswick Corporation was recently named to TIME’s 2024 list of the World’s Best Companies that identifies the top-performing organizations across the…
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Bass Pro announces 10% workforce reduction at aluminum facilities
Bass Pro Shops recently announced it has reduced its aluminum boatbuilding workforce by 10%. Following the reduction, the company said…
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MMTA receives workforce funding within Massachusetts state budget
Recently, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed the 2025 state budget, which included $150,000 in funding for workforce development and career…
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ABYC launches online course to support Service Management Certification
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) recently announced the launch of its latest online course offering: the ABYC/MRAA Service…
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ABYC judges SkillsUSA national competition
Last week, the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), along with Yamaha Marine, participated in and judged student Marine Service…
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MIASF celebrates apprenticeship program grads
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) recently announced the successful graduation of the third cohort of the Yacht…
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ABYC sets dates for 2024 Marine Service Technician Week
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced the third annual “International Marine Service Technician Week,” scheduled for April 22-26,…
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Yamaha Marine adds schools to technical partnership program
The Yamaha Marine Technical School Partnership program (TSP) added three new schools to its growing list of participants, bringing the…
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Yamaha renews partnership with SkillsUSA
Yamaha announced the company’s renewal as Official Partner of SkillsUSA for 2024, emphasizing its commitment to workforce development. As a partner…
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Yamaha continues marine tech workforce initiatives in Alaska
Yamaha recently co-hosted a Maritime Education Consortium to train outboard motor instructors and technicians in Valdez, Alaska. Two Yamaha trainers…
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ABYC Foundation to host student career day at IBEX 2023
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) Foundation is partnering with the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) to host…
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MMTA workforce solutions amendment passes in 2023-2024 budget
Recently, Governor Maura Healey signed the 2024 state budget, which included $150,000 in funding for workforce development and career technical…
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ORR launches Outdoor Workforce Hub
The Outdoor Recreational Roundtable (ORR) recently announced the launch of a new Outdoor Workforce Hub, developed with support from The…
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Features
Learning to make waves
By Adrienne HurstABYC Marketing Coordinator Before we are able to make waves in the marine trades, most women start out…
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Manufacturers
Sunseeker launches new boatbuilding skills academy
Sunseeker International recently announced the launch of a new training initiative to address a national skills shortage affecting the marine…
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Manufacturers
New study reports Mercury Marine’s local economic impact
According to a new study conducted by Envision Greater Fond du Lac, Mercury Marine, headquartered in Fond du Lac, has a $5.4…
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ABYC opens nominations for Outstanding Technician Awards
As part of the upcoming International Marine Service Technician Week, scheduled April 24-29, the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)…
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Columns
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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