Workforce
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Education must be the culture
By Matt Edmundson We all know of the skills gap, but is it different for us in the marine industry?…
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Workforce development: Working towards the future
By Jamie Stafford It seems that this has been the decade of novel challenges. Supply chain shortages continue to plague…
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Manufacturers
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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Industry readies for Marine Service Technician Week
To bring awareness and recognition to the hard-working professionals who keep boats safe, reliable and enjoyable, the American Boat &…
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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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Manufacturers
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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Manufacturers
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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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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Manufacturers
Pursuit Boats celebrates safety milestone
Pursuit Boats, a manufacturer of luxury sport fishing and cruising boats, has hit a monumental milestone. On December 15, 2021,…
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Dealers
OIA, ORR seek input for Workforce Assessment Survey
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) – of which NMMA is a founding member – has been working in collaboration with…
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August/September 2021
Workforce Development: How can the industry help?
By Sarah Devlin Content Director, American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) Following up on “Workforce Development: What’s Available” (July issue…
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MMTA workforce solutions amendment passes state budget
Last week Governor Baker signed the 2022 state budget, which included $150,000 in funding for workforce development and career technical…
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Workforce Development: What’s available
By Sarah DevlinContent Director, American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) Following up on “Workforce Development: Why It Matters,” (May issue…
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ABYC announces agenda, speaker lineup for 2021 Educator Training Conference
ABYC Foundation announced the agenda and speaker lineup for its Educator Training Conference, taking place virtually July 20-22, 2021. An early…
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Workforce Development: Why it matters
By Sarah DevlinContent Director, American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) The 2021 Boating Industry annual dealer survey indicates one of…
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The Landing School extends early enrollment deadline
The deadline for The Landing School’s Early Enrollment incentives is on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Those considering an educational experience in Composite…
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MMTA releases two new workforce industry videos
The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) is pleased to announce the release of two new videos highlighting the boating industry,…
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The Landing School boosts student career possibilities with video
In an effort to further boost its students’ endeavors to launch their careers when they graduate, The Landing School in…
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Features
Digital teacher: Workforce training continues despite pandemic
By Adam Quandt From dealers to manufacturers, filling the ranks for the marine industry workforce has been a large issue…
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