Education

USCG Risk Mitigation Series 7: New Technology in Electric, Fuel, Capacity, and Flotation

Oct 1, 2024 The next USCG Risk Mitigation is here! It takes place November 6, 2:00pm–4:00pm (ET), Online New Technology in Electric, Fuel, Capacity, and Flotation, the seventh, free online event in the USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series has been announced. On November 6, 2024, our speakers will discuss new USCG policy, new watersports attachment point requirements, lithium battery charging stations, and the latest on new fuel…

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ABYC Hosting Student Career Day and Leading Technical Seminars at IBEX

Oct 1, 2024 More than 90 marine service tech students and educators set to network with industry professionals The American Boat & Yacht Council Foundation is partnering with the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) https://www.ibexshow.com/special-events/ to host Student Career Day on Thursday, Oct. 3, in Tampa, Florida. The event will provide more than 90 students from Florida marine…

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NMEA 2000 Marine Electronics Installer Training at METS Amsterdam November 18 & 22

Sept 24, 2024 Calling Marine Electronics Professionals – NMEA will offer all our marine electronics installer training certification classes immediately before and after the METS show in Amsterdam Netherlands this November. Please register early at the link below as these classes are anticipated to sell out! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Class Information:RAI Elicium Building Room…

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ABYC Invites Proposals for Upcoming Educator Forum

Sept 10, 2024 Marine businesses and instructors connect during ABYC’s educator meetings The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is now accepting proposals for its upcoming Educator Forum meetings, which will take place on October 24 (via Zoom), January 22 (via Zoom), and April 2 (Hybrid – both online and in-person in Annapolis, Maryland). The…

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Participate in the Marine Engine Apprenticeship Training Standard Survey

Aug 27, 2024 The Marine Engine Apprenticeship Training Standard logbook has been updated, and we need your input to ensure it meets the needs of our industry. Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) invites you to review the revised draft and provide feedback through a short survey. Your insights will help refine key aspects of the training standard, including apprentice completion…

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IBEX 2024 Expands Education Opportunities

Aug 27, 2024 The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced a host of new offerings as part of its world-class IBEX Education Conference. Several all-new features for this year include a Main Stage and Leadership Education track. The IBEX Main Stage will showcase leadership, workforce, and industry trends and is located along the seminar hallway…

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NMEA 2000 Installer Trainings offered at IBEX

Aug 20, 2024 Two days of installer certifications recognized by major electronics manufacturers. The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) will play a major role again this year by providing technical training at IBEX in Tampa Florida, September 30. NMEA’s popular NMEA 2000 basic and advanced installer certification classes will be offered. Students will achieve certified installer certificates upon…

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ABYC Standards Update Webinar: What’s New in Supplement 64?

Aug 13, 2024 August 14, 1:00pm-2:00pm (ET), Online Stay up to date with evolving technology and Standards by joining our upcoming free webinar, with firsthand insights from ABYC Technical Director Brian Goodwin. Learn about the most recent revised standards, explore comprehensive compliance tools, and get a jumpstart on the revised compliance requirements for the 2026 model year! Register Now…

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Get Certified This Summer – Add an ABYC Certification to your to-do list

Aug 6, 2024 ABYC Certification not only ensures safety, expertise, and compliance among technicians but also enhances customer satisfaction. Explore all upcoming certification courses on the ABYC website, or continue scrolling to view and register for our next few classes. Three things to know before you register: • If you haven’t already, reset your password and update your account information. Instructions to do so…

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Financial Aid for the Coming MST Year

July 23, 2024 Quadrant Marine Institute is always excited to have the support of our industry. For our apprentices this support means training aids, guest speakers, and a diverse display of industry work available. Our community of supporters also help make financial aid possible for our students. We’ve recently launched an updated Financial Aid page on our website to help…

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ABBRA announces that registration is open for its redesigned Step up to Supervisor course

July 23, 2024 The American Boat Builders and Repairers Association (ABBRA) is pleased to announce that registration is open for its redesigned Step up to Supervisor course being held in September and October 2024. The course is designed for boatyard and service professionals who started in service and now have, or aspire to have management responsibilities. At the conclusion…

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ABYC launches new Online Course to support its Service Management Certification

ABYC/MRAA Service Management course offers essential knowledge for real-world management practices July 16, 2024 The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is proud to announce the launch of its latest online course offering: the ABYC/MRAA Service Management Certification. In collaboration with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), ABYC developed a shared certification exam and written study…

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Need some extra education funds?

July 16, 2024 Time is running out to apply for the Pacific Coast Congresses (PCC) scholarships and project grants made available through our Barbara Schwantes Fund (BSF). Scholarships and grants are available for up to $1000 for applicants in PCC’s region–Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, or the Canadian province of British Columbia. The scholarships are for individuals planning to enroll…

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Manatee Technical College Earns Accreditation from ABYC Foundation

Manatee Technical College instructors Freddie Fowler (left) and Ron Tomlin (right) July 9, 2024 Florida school now an ABYC Marine Trades Accreditation Program (MTAP), preparing future marine service technicians to enter the workforce. The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) Foundation has designated the Marine Service Technology course at Manatee Technical College (MTC) a Marine Trades Accreditation Program (MTAP). Launched in 2022,…

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Upcoming Intermediate Marina Management Courses – In-Person and Virtual

June 25, 2024 This Association of Marina Industries (AMI) course has been designed with the right balance of relevant management topics presented by leaders in their industry coupled with valuable facilitated group discussions. The intensive participatory nature of this residency course will also provide one of the greatest assets, an invaluable life-long peer network. To attend…

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Basic & Intermediate Marina Management Courses

June 11, 2024 The AMI Training Institute now has two new marina management courses available in person and online. Basic Marina Management Course This course is designed for individuals looking to get into marina management or managers and owners with early or limited experience in running a marina. The course delivers content through a series…

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Celebrating the finishers of Quadrant’s Marine Service Manager (MSM) program

June 4, 2024 As Marine Service Excellency Month continues we want to celebrate the hard work of the freshly minted finishers of Quadrant’s Marine Service Manager (MSM) program. Over the next few months keep an eye on our social media as we highlight all of this year’s program finishers. It takes a lot to manage a team, and even…

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Get Certified This Summer!

May 28, 2024 Summer courses are almost here. ABYC Certification not only ensures safety, expertise, and compliance among technicians but also enhances customer satisfaction. Explore all upcoming certification courses on our website, or continue scrolling to view and register for our next few classes. Three things to know before you register: • If you haven’t already, reset your password and update your…

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The Quadrant Marine Pre-Employment Program is back in Vancouver this summer

May 21, 2024 We’re very excited to announce the return of Quadrant Marine’s Pre-Employment Program (PEP) in Vancouver this Summer. After a successful cohort last year, and one just bundled up in Sidney from the Spring, we’re pleased to continue the necessary work in growing our terrific community. Since the return of PEP last year we’ve learned a lot,…

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The Quadrant Marine Institute announces that Marine Service Excellence Month is well underway!

May 14, 2024 The month of May is Marine Service Excellency Month! All through this month the Quadrant Marine Institute will be celebrating the work of our employer partners, training programs, and community of Marine Service Technicians. To kick us off we want to start by highlighting two organizations other than Quadrant delivering our MST program, The Nova Scotia…

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