ABYC Releases First Marine Trades School Directory

The American Boat and Yacht Council has announced the launch of the Marine Trades School Directory, the first and only marine-industry-specific resource designed to help students, parents and industry professionals search for educational programs.

The online directory, available at abycinc.org/schooldirectory, currently features more than 30 schools. Users can filter by program offerings, cost range, available certifications, prerequisites and whether a school holds an ABYC Marine Trades Accreditation.

The Marine Trades School Directory was built using ABYC’s database as well as resources from BoatUS, the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association and Yamaha. ABYC encourages all marine associations to share the directory and ensure schools in their regions are represented. Schools not currently listed are invited to complete a free survey at teachboats.org.

As more schools submit information, ABYC plans to publish a benchmark report showcasing student demographics, program costs, available certifications and enrollment trends. Participating schools will receive a copy of the report at no cost.

For more information and to explore the Marine Trades School Directory, visit abycinc.org/schooldirectory.