ABYC Foundation seeks nominations for 2024 Educator of the Year

September 19th, 2024

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2024 Educator of the Year award, which recognizes an outstanding instructor in marine service technology. Eligible candidates include those teaching in high schools, postsecondary institutions, or corporate settings. The winner will be announced at the ABYC Foundation’s Educator Forum on Jan. 22, […]

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Registration opens for ABYC Foundation’s Educator Training Conference

October 26th, 2023

The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Foundation has opened registration for its fourth Educator Training Conference set for April 2-4, 2024, in Annapolis, Md. The in-person conference caters to high school and post-secondary educators and administrators who are involved in, or thinking about starting, marine service technology programs at their school. Industry leaders interested […]

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IYRS school earns ABYC Foundation accreditation

April 18th, 2023

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) Foundation has designated Marine Systems at IYRS School of Technology and Trades a Marine Trades Accreditation Program (MTAP). Launched in 2022, the MTAP ensures training is aligned with industry needs at both secondary and post-secondary schools. To achieve MTAP designation, ABYC staff reviews the program application prior to […]

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