ABYC Announces New Training Conference Format and Agenda

The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Foundation Educator Training Conference switched formats this year from a two-day virtual experience to a subscription-based monthly webinar series geared toward enhancing education and training for future and existing marine technicians. Scheduled to launch on September 20, the monthly series is free for ABYC Foundation Affiliated and Accredited schools as well as ABYC members at Manufacturer-level or higher, while general subscriptions are $249. Subscriptions include nine webinars throughout the school year for live interaction with ABYC staff and speakers, networking with participants, and sponsored prize drawings.

The ABYC Foundation Educator Training Webinar Series is designed for those who are already teaching about boats and those developing a new program, as well as for school administrators and industry professionals who want to connect with the trainers.  

Webinar sessions can be attended live or watched on-demand. Subscriptions are now available at http://www.teachboats.org/etc .

  • 20, 2022 – Teaching Technical Topics – Lessons from Construction
  • 12, 2022 – Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: 8 Resources You Should Know
  • 21, 2022 – Electrical Systems Do’s and Don’ts: A Visual Journey
  • 13, 2022 – Boatyard and Marina Safety Considerations
  • 25, 2023 – How People Learn
  • 14, 2023 – Educating Future Fiberglass Composite Boat Builders
  • 14, 2023 – What the Industry Wants
  • 12, 2023 – Fundamental Trailer Repair
  • May 11, 2023 – Marine Systems Training Aids

Sponsors include: Boatswain’s Locker, Correct Craft, Grady White Boats, Medart Marine, Regulator Marine, TEXA, Vetus Maxwell, NMEA, Wards Marine Electric, Yamaha, Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Marine Trades Association of Maryland, Marine Trades Association of New Jersey, Massachusetts Marine Trades Association, Massachusetts Marine Trades Educational Trust, Michigan Boating Industries Association.

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