The American Boat & Yacht Council announced it is partnering with the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference to host Student Career Day on Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tampa Convention Center.
The event will give more than 90 students from Florida marine technical schools an opportunity to explore careers in the boating industry and network with professionals. Participating schools include Fred K. Marchman Technical College, Manatee Technical College, Fort Myers Technical College and Suncoast Technical College.
“The IBEX conference is the one place where marine-trades students can meet with a mix of businesses leaders who are eager to hire their next generation of skilled technicians,” ABYC education director Tim Murphy said in a statement. “The Career Day roundtable isn’t just business leaders speaking at students; it’s a two-way conversation that promises to bring surprises and open new idea for those plotting their early career steps, as well as for those doing the hiring.”
The Career Day seminar “Technical Schools and Your Next Hire” will feature Murphy; Rebecca Cute, talent acquisition manager at Safe Harbor Marinas; Zachary Volpicelli, marine systems program instructor at The Landing School; and Keith Rollins, instructor at Suncoast Technical College.
Instructors, industry professionals and students are encouraged to join the roundtable discussion. Panelists will discuss what students are learning, where they are looking for jobs and the types of offers they are receiving.
IBEX opens tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. with the Industry Breakfast and runs through Thursday.
