Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit announced the marine technicians who successfully earned Yamaha Master Technician Certification during 2022-2023. To earn the certification, experienced marine technicians must complete six week-long courses covering outboard engine operating systems, proper installation, service and maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting skills. Out of hundreds of applicants, approximately 30 technicians pass Yamaha’s certification exam on an annual basis. ...
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Yamaha Marine names new government relations manager
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit announced the appointment of Nicholas Genesi to the position of Government Relations Manager, Yamaha Marine External Affairs Division. In his new role, Genesi will take proactive steps to collaborate with federal and state elected representatives, as well as industry trade and affiliated associations, to formulate policies that align with Yamaha and its Marine business. “As ...
Read More »Yamaha Marine awards scholarships to MTC student
Yamaha Marine recently awarded a $1,250 scholarship to Nicholas Peduzzi, a high-performing marine service technology student at Manatee Technical College (MTC). The Yamaha Marine Scholarship at MTC provides an incentive for the next generation of Yamaha Marine technicians to attend MTC, become Yamaha certified and begin a career at a Yamaha Marine dealership. “Manatee Technical College is proud to work ...
Read More »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 for the association, Yamaha supports SkillsUSA’s mission to provide immersive learning experiences and industry-specific training to students looking to join the skilled workforce. SkillsUSA is a national membership association serving college/postsecondary, high school and middle school students who are preparing ...
Read More »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 delivered Marine Certification Program curriculum to eleven instructors from the communities of Dillingham, Ketchikan, Soldotna, Juneau, Kodiak, Valdez, Kotzebue, Chevak, Kwigillingok, and Quinhagak. The instructors represented school districts, Alaska Maritime Education Consortium (AMEC) faculty, and representatives from the Coastal Villages ...
Read More »Ben Speciale inducted into NMMA Hall of Fame
NMMA announced today the induction of Ben Speciale, President of the Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, into the NMMA Hall of Fame. Speciale will be presented with the 2023 NMMA Hall of Fame Award during the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX)’s annual Industry Breakfast on Tuesday, Oct. 3, being held at a new location, the JW Marriott Tampa Water ...
Read More »Yamaha receives Chattahoochee Riverkeeper River Guardian Award
Jason Broshear, Division Manager, Corporate Planning and Sustainability, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., recently accepted the River Guardian Award for Yamaha’s support of Chattahoochee Riverkeeper’s education programs through the supply of outboard engines for their Floating Classrooms and scholarships for underserved youth. This partnership allows students to experience the natural environment, some for their first time out on the water. Chattahoochee ...
Read More »Yamaha Marine names new training manager
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 ...
Read More »Yamaha Marine names customer experience division manager
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit announced the appointment of Jason Berry to Customer Experience Division Manager. In his new role, Berry is responsible for leading and supporting Marine Field Service and call centers for Outboard, WaterCraft, Bennett and Siren. Berry and his teams provide in market product support, dealer development, growing technicians, workforce development, consumer support, dealer technical support, Bennett ...
Read More »Yamaha Rightwaters launches new website, social channels
Yamaha Rightwaters announced the strengthening of the reach of its conservation messages through the launch of a new website (yamaharightwaters.com) in addition to Instagram. Through site updates and social media posts, Yamaha Rightwaters’ followers and conservation enthusiasts can stay current on the latest news, programs and accomplishments of Yamaha’s sustainability initiative. Serving as the umbrella for all of Yamaha Marine’s ...
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