Mar 12, 2024 Get Your Techs Certified In 2024! New website, new way to register! (But same great classes.) ABYC Certification not only ensures safety, expertise and compliance among technicians but also enhances customer satisfaction. Explore all upcoming certification courses on their website or continue scrolling to view and register for the next few classes….
Feb 6, 2024 “Matt Majors, a key speaker and marine law expert, engaging with attendees during a Q&A session at a previous Marine Law Symposium.” The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has unveiled the comprehensive agenda for its sixth Marine Law Symposium, scheduled to start on Feb. 29, 2024. This event, available in-person in Annapolis or online,…
Feb 6, 2024 The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) Conference & Expo, scheduled for January 30- February 1, 2024, at the Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL, kicked off its last day with an Inaugural Women’s Leadership Breakfast, sponsored by Sea Land Insurance. The breakfast was followed by keynote speaker, David Atkins, who presented “No Excuses” – Breakthrough Fear and Adversity to…
Jan 30, 2024 Celebrate Your Marine Service Technicians, April 22-26, 2024. The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced the 3rd annual “International Marine Service Technician Week,” scheduled for April 22-26, 2024. The week is dedicated to recognizing the exceptional skills and commitment of marine service professionals. “This is an excellent opportunity for the boating community to show…
Jan 23, 2024 The application period is now open for the 2024 National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Marine Trades Scholarship program. The deadline for receipt of applications is April 15, 2024. Since 2008, NMRA has actively contributed to the future of the marine industry by offering scholarships to students pursuing education in the marine trades. In…
Jan 23, 2024 AMI, the Association of Marina Management Training Institute is holding a March 3-7, 2024 Intermediate Marina Management Course in Seattle, WA. Become a Certified Marina Manager (CMM)/Certified Marina Operator (CMO)! The Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) course is AMI Training Institute’s most popular course which focuses on marina operations, policies, and procedures. This course…
Jan 16, 2024 MBIA, the voice of Michigan’s recreational boating industry, welcomes Workforce Development Director Kelly Kerchoff to the Association. “In the last few years, workforce development has grown to be the MBIA’s top priority,” said MBIA Executive Director Nicki Polan. “Cultivating and maintaining a workforce, especially marine technicians, is essential for our members and our industry to…
Jan 9, 2024 Register now for the February 5-8, 2024 Marine Systems Certification at Georgian College in Midland – The only in-person certification course available! $1,175.00 (CDN) includes: one study guide, in-person course and a seat in our computer lab to challenge the certification exam. For information and to register, contact Rob Davidson at rob.davidson@georgiancollege.ca / 249-307-0169. Georgian College ,…
Dec 12, 2023 I could go on forever with the benefits of teaching children to sail at a young age. There is a fabulous program called Wet Feet, designed for children ages 5-8. Your child will learn terminology, balance, basic boat handling, knots, and so much more opening their lives to the joys of “messing…
Dec 5, 2023 Annapolis, MD or Virtual Option – View new session information! Join ABYC for one of the most information-packed events you’ll ever attend! Expert panelists will analyze critical investigations and case studies that are impacting today’s verdicts. Don’t miss out on the courtroom drama and unparalleled networking opportunities. We have updated our agenda to feature six interesting…
Dec 5, 2023 The 2024 IBEX Call for Proposals is open and we are requesting input from the IBEX community. Pre-Conference Sessions are full and half day sessions hosted by industry associations and exhibiting companies and take place the day before the exhibit halls open, on Monday, September 30. They are an opportunity for companies and organization to provide in-depth training…
Level Up! is a series of dynamic, multi-day career fairs that bring together the best in skilled trades professionals across industry organizations, post-secondary institutions, businesses, associations and more.
Nov 14, 2023 The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), the essential source of technical information for the global marine industry, has unveiled its 2024 class calendar for ABYC certification courses. The 2024 offerings include marine electrical, marine systems, marine standards and marine corrosion. Crafted to provide in-depth understanding and practical skills, these courses ensure that marine professionals adhere to the highest…
Nov 7, 2023 The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) and 700Credit, an MRAA Education Champion, announce the release of a new MRAA Mini-Guide “Fraud Detection and Prevention in the Marine & Powersports Industry,” to help dealers understand fraud and implement detection tactics to prevent it. “Dealership fraud has become an $8B industry and the cost continues to rise,” said Ken Hill,…
Registration is still open for the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Great Lakes Regional Workshop taking place Nov. 17–18, 2023, at Chicago Marine Canvas in Chicago, Ill. This event offers exclusive educational opportunities as well as hands-on training in a shop setting.
We love training people, and we love providing training opportunities! This Autumn is one of the busiest seasons ever at Quadrant with our whole team dedicated to Marine Service Excellence in three different cities, and there are seats available for all levels of your team.
The ABYC Foundation has opened registration for its fourth Educator Training Conference (ETC) set for April 2-4, 2024, in Annapolis, Maryland. The in-person conference caters to high school and post-secondary educators and administrators who are involved in, or thinking about starting, marine service technology programs at their school.
Increase your industry knowledge and accumulate CEUs! These courses are for members and certified technicians – you will need to login to access.
Join the Quadrant Marine Institute this November for our next round of the Marine Service Manager program. We’ll be hosting this year’s classes at the Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club on Southern Vancouver Island. Like all programming at Quadrant, the MSM course is industry-specific, collaborative, and hands on.
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) proudly announces the launch of the ATA Leadership Academy, an initiative set to reshape leadership excellence within the textile industry.