The American Boat & Yacht Council this morning announced that David Broadbent, senior director of business development, was appointed technical chair for marine service technology with the SkillsUSA program.
SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit that serves students preparing for careers in skilled trades and technical fields through hands-on training, leadership development and national competitions.
“Having the marine industry represented at the national level helps students see marine service as a rewarding career path and ensures what they learn aligns with the skills employers need,” Broadbent said in a statement. “If you haven’t looked into SkillsUSA, I encourage you to connect with your local chapter and see how you can get involved.”
Broadbent will provide technical leadership for the Marine Service Technology competition at the national SkillsUSA Championships. He will support the development and review of contest criteria, and collaborate with educators, judges and industry partners to ensure a fair, current and high-quality competition.
“The work that SkillsUSA does to ready the next generation of our country’s workforce is critical to the success of the marine industry, and I have full confidence that David will grow the competition and industry support needed to attract new talent to our industry,” Gregg Snyder, Yamaha’s senior technical specialist, said in the statement. Snyder was marine service technology competition chair for the last eight years.
