Resources for Instructors

ABYC and the ABYC Foundation have multiple resources already available to schools with marine technician training Programs.

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School Directory

Make sure your school is listed on the the first and only marine-industry-specific resource designed to help students, parents and industry professionals search for educational programs.

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Participate in Educator Forums

Join us for in-depth discussions between educators and industry about new processes, effective teaching styles, ways to connect industry to educational institutions, and more.

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Get Started with the ABYC Marine Service Technology Curriculum

ABYC's Marine Service Technology Program provides schools with the tools to implement a standards-based curriculum including instructor guides, presentations, sample tests, textbook discounts, and more.

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Use the Marine Service Technology Workbook

ABYC's workbook includes a variety of homework exercises, hands-on job assignments, individual and group exercises, and links to video demonstrations. and a workbook which includes a variety of homework exercises, hands-on job assignments, individual and group exercises, and links to video demonstrations. Teacher and student editions are available.

Click below to make your purchase. Then, select the “Marine Service Technology Program” category.

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Educator of the Year Award

The ABYC Foundation's Educator of the Year Award honors an outstanding instructor who is shaping future marine service technicians. Candidates teach marine service technology for recreational boats in a high school, post-secondary school, or industry.

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Free Educational Webinars

Check out free ABYC webinars on YouTube with topics such as lithium ion batteries, electric propulsion, electrical systems, corrosion, fuel systems and more. ABYC also has free monthly webinars for members which can be found on ABYC's online learning platform ($49.95/webinar for nonmembers)

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ABYC Online Learning

West Marine Pro x ABYC

West Marine has partnered with ABYC and its network of technical schools to offer a West Marine Pro graduation package to students at ABYC Affiliated and Accredited schools.

This program is designed to give students access to essential tools, professional-grade gear, and exclusive pricing to help them enter the workforce confident and well-equipped.

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