A targeted training and development plan is one of the best retention strategies any organization can implement. The benefits are tremendous – it makes employees feel more independent, helps satisfy their thirst for knowledge and creates better job performance.
The good, the bad and the indifferent – organized by the NMMA Canada and supported by all of Canada’s regional boating associations, the Recreational Boating Day on the Hill 2022 wrapped up at the end of Tuesday June 7th and the results of our efforts to oppose the new NDP…
Newport Exhibition Group has announced that tickets are now on sale for the 51st Newport International Boat Show. The event will take place September 15-18, 2022, at the Newport Yachting Center Marina in downtown Newport, Rhode Island.
The ABYC Foundation applauds Washburn’s Boat Yard, MJM Yachts, Mercury Marine, Massachusetts Marine Trades Association, and Michigan Boating Industries Association for offering scholarships to teachers who want to attend the Marine Service Educator Training Conference, scheduled July 20-21, 2022.
A career path is not a straight-line trajectory. It can take many twists and turns. The challenge is to balance the needs of the employee with the requirements of the business. So why is career pathing so important?
Boating Industry Canada wants you to ‘Refer an Industry Friend’ to get our Free Weekly News Week Digest subscription. To encourage that, we ran a contest to ‘Refer an Industry Friend’ and the prize was a Mercury Shaft Alignment Tool, or a Mercury Bearing Installation Tool.
New Product Expo, Manufacturer Training, Technical Seminars, Installer Training, Product Awards- All Under One Roof! The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has announced that its 2022 Conference will be held at the Sheraton Anaheim Park Hotel on October 3 – 7, 2022.
Les Gunderson is an icon in the Vancouver boatbuilding industry. Like many Quadrant Marine Institute instructors, his family and his early life provided a natural transition into his 55-year career building commercial fish boats.
It used to be, that in order to improve employee performance, managers studied the numbers, adjusted processes, applied some training, did a little coaching, patted employees on the back and hoped for the best. Let’s be honest, this isn’t the best approach.
The Maritime Museum of BC is thrilled to announce that it will be home to an exhibit titled Queer at Sea: Tales from the 2SLGBTQ+ Community from 17 May, 2022 to 5 November, 2022.
Help us congratulate our Level 4 MST apprentices on passing their ITA Certificate of Qualification exam. They have demonstrated competency in their craft with adaptability and tenacity during the whirlwind inflicted by the pandemic.
Since 1995, Safe Boating Awareness Week has been the mainstay of boating safety to over 16 million people who recreate on Canadian waters. The 2022 campaign will still be reaching out to Canadian boaters but, may be a little different in many ways.
The Great Lakes Public Forum will be held in Niagara Falls, Ontario, September 27 – September 29. The 2022 Great Lakes Public Forum will provide an opportunity for the Governments of Canada and the United States to discuss and receive public comments on the state of the lakes and binational priorities for science and action…
CPYB Certified Brokers and Candidates are invited to attend YBAA University. This program provides an excellent opportunity for brokers to further their training, expand their expertise, and network with subject-matter experts and colleagues.
Offered by AMI, the Basic Marina Operations Training Guide is a tool for entry-level marina professionals. Designed as a self-study course for people who are just starting out in the marina industry.
Boating industry Canada News Week Digest Shows and Events for 2022
The NMMA suggests joining the Marine Accessories Pavilion at ICAST 2022, July 19-22 in Orlando. Get back in front of buyers, dealers, and distributors that are seeking the newest and most innovative marine aftermarket accessories and components. Prime space remains available – act now.
IBEX 365, which launched last spring, continues to connect buyers and suppliers by bringing the business normally conducted on-site to an online platform. A year-round industry resource, IBEX 365 features the newest products and services, company profiles, educational opportunities and important show information.
Sea Ray, Bayliner and Heyday recently came together in St. Augustine, Florida for a week-long, hands-on gelcoat repair training course.
It used to be, that in order to improve employee performance, managers studied the numbers, adjusted processes, applied some training, did a little coaching, patted employees on the back and hoped for the best. Let’s be honest, this isn’t the best approach.