ABYC Foundation creates first School Marine Trades Accreditation Program

Marine Trades Accreditation Program (MTAP) © National Marine Manufacturers Association

The ABYC Foundation recently launched the first official Marine Trades Accreditation Program (MTAP) for schools teaching marine service. MTAP is designed to ensure quality training that is aligned with industry needs, at both high school and post-secondary schools, ultimately creating a bigger and stronger pipeline for much needed entry-level workers.

"Having an employee that comes to us from an accredited program allows us to cut down on a lot of time and expense in training," says Leon MacCorkle, owner of Padebco Yachts in Round Pond, Maine. "I know they will have certain skills, and if they don't have them memorized, they know what information is available through ABYC. That makes them a much more valuable employee."

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