ABYC Foundation Educator Forums
April 2 Agenda
This is a FREE all-day event.
The online ABYC Foundation Educator Forum provides a valuable platform for high school and post-secondary educators, as well as industry trainers and administrators of marine service technology programs, to connect, share challenges, explore available resources and discuss opportunities for students. Join your fellow Marine System Technology educators, along with ABYC staff and industry professionals to discuss what you're doing. Industry members are invited to participate throughout the event, though the most relevant content will be the SkillsUSA keynote at 3:00 PM (ET).
This event will be recorded so you can come and go as your schedule allows, but still have access to the entire conference discussion. Times are Eastern.
9:00am
Proven Methods for Teaching the ABYC Curriculum: Notes from the Field
Presenter: Zachary Volpicelli, The Landing School
9:40am
Setting Up Your Shop/Classroom/Lab
Presenter: Kellie Crete, Gowrie Group
10:20am
How to Effectively Work with Your Program Advisory Committee
Presenter: TBD
11:00am
Job Interview Tips to Share with Your Students
Presenter:(s): Rebecca Cute, Safe Harbor Marinas, Representative from Yamaha; Amanda Funk, Compass Maritime Group
12pm
LUNCH BREAK
1:00pm-3:00pm
Afternoon BREAKOUTS
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ABYC Standards Development
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School Benchmark Report
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Affiliated School and MTAP Membership Perks
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More Interview Tips
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Curriculum Deep Dive
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Marine Trade Accreditation Program
3:00pm
SkillsUSA
Presenter: Chelle Travis, SkillsUSA
Industry members are especially invited to join this presentation.
3:30pm
Open and Moderated Discussions
4:30pm
Conclusion
About the Educator Forums
The Educator Forum provides a valuable platform for high school and post-secondary educators, as well as administrators of marine service technology programs, to connect, share challenges, explore available resources, and discuss opportunities for students.
ABYC invites industry leaders who are passionate about marine workforce development to participate as speakers. These professionals can share insights about their businesses, the industry as a whole, and strategies for bringing qualified marine technicians into the field. Interested speakers are encouraged to submit a description of their proposed talking points by visiting www.abycinc.org/EducatorForumApplication.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for industry leaders to engage with educators who are shaping the next generation of marine professionals,” said Sarah Devlin, ABYC Accreditation Director. “By sharing their expertise and insights, industry leaders can influence the education and training of future marine technicians. This collaboration benefits students and helps businesses by fostering a workforce that is ready to contribute from day one.”
Questions? Let's talk!
Get in touch so we can start working together. Contact ABYC Accreditation Director, Sarah Devlin at sdevlin@abycinc.org for questions!