The American Boat & Yacht Council Foundation yesterday announced that its Educator Training Conference will move from a two-day virtual event to a monthly, subscription-based webinar series that aims to bolster education and training for future and existing technicians.
“We are excited about this new model of a monthly, subscription-based series to let educators take their summer off and learn at their own pace,” foundation executive director Margaret Podlich said in a statement. “This is now an ongoing opportunity to bring together the people training our future marine technicians and those who are actively hiring.”
Scheduled to launch Sept. 20, the monthly series is free for ABYC Foundation affiliated and accredited schools, as well as ABYC members at the manufacturer level or higher. General subscriptions are $249.
Webinars will be released on the following schedule and can be viewed live or on-demand:
• Sept. 20: Teaching Technical Topics — Lessons from Construction
• Oct. 12: Don’t Reinvent the Wheel — 8 Resources You Should Know
• Nov. 21: Electrical Systems Do’s and Don’ts — A Visual Journey
• Dec. 13: Boatyard and Marina Safety Considerations
• Jan. 25, 2023: How People Learn
• Feb. 14: Educating Future Fiberglass Composite Boatbuilders
• March 14: What the Industry Wants
• April 12: Fundamental Trailer Repair
• May 11: Marine Systems Training Aids
