Workforce Development
Mass. Approves Marine Workforce Funding
The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association said the state budget includes $150,000 for training and technical education.
From Military to Marine Technician
Veterans typically display leadership qualities, respect for procedure, efficiency under pressure and, in some cases, a global perspective on technical trends which are often the right fit for marine industry careers
Thetford Names EVP for Americas
Mary Pouliot, a 16-year company veteran, will oversee operations and strategy in the region
Yamaha U.S. Names GM of Marine Service
Joe Maniscalco will lead and develop service staff in support of customer relationships
Yamaha Certifies New Master Technicians
The company said the certification follows a six-month training course covering installation, service and maintenance.
Conn., N.J. and N.Y. Return to Work
A joint statement by the states’ governors outlines the reopening of marinas, boatyards and marine manufacturers.
Women manufacturing leaders honored with STEP Ahead honors
The award program recognized 130 women, including employees of Boston Whaler, ZF North America, Cummins and Newport News Shipbuilding.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski visits University of Alaska maritime training center
The Alaska senator showed her support for the industry and the facility, which helps launch marine careers.
Evinrude and ABYC Foundation donate engines for training
More schools are receiving outboards through the program, so students “will be better prepared to enter the workforce.”
NMMA publishes workforce best practices guide
The reference guide aims to help businesses develop individual strategies to recruit and retain employees.
Workforce legislation introduced in Congress
The bipartisan American Workforce Empowerment Act is backed by the marine industry.
Virgin Islands program trains workers for marine industry
The first 10 apprentices completed the course last week.
Manufacturing jobs appeal more to Gen Z than millennials
Adults 18-22 are more likely to have had a counselor suggest a career in manufacturing than recent generations.
Teaching the Teachers
ABYC hosts first educator training conference to give marine industry educators tools to train the next generation of technicians.
Yamaha partners with Arkansas college for technician training
Instruction will be part of school’s powersports program.
MRAA publishes guide to apprenticeships
The digital publication was created to address the industry’s shortage of technicians.
US birth rates hit a 32-year low
The WSJ said the declining birth rate is “reshaping America’s future workforce.”