MITEC Seminars at IBEX 2010
Marine Training from a Shipbuilding Perspective
Work-force development programs and training resources are now being established for the recreational boat building-and-repair industry. Among shipbuilders, though, job descriptions, career ladders, skill sets, and other benchmarks of successful training and work-force development have long been in place. What can we learn from the shipbuilding industry about growing our work force and creating an atmosphere of career and industry awareness? Join us to discuss the differences and similarities in how our two industries approach the task of recruiting, training, and sustaining a competitive labor base.
Speakers: Rich Difede (Gold Coast Yachts); Byron Dunn (Gulf States Shipbuilders Consortium)
Session 210
Work-Force Development 2010
The marine industry’s work force is built around a huge variety of skills and trades. How do you find and retain the best laminators, painters, mechanics, welders, carpenters, technicians, and managers for your operation? Here, we’ll discuss proven methods and resources for designing and implementing a work-force building plan to provide you with the career-oriented, skilled people you need. To help you keep your incumbent workers with you, we’ll look at new trends and innovative programs, including on-site training, diversification of activities, and community interaction. Finally, since economics are key to any work-force development program, we’ll share some ways to mitigate the costs of developing a core group of skilled, ready, and available employees.
Speakers: Rich Difede (Gold Coast Yachts); Steve Kitchin (New England Institute of Technology)
Session 310
Connections: Marine Educators and the Marine Industry
When the economy started to crash, a number of people blamed not just business and financial managers, but the way they’d been taught. “Business schools have to change,” they said. Well, if business schools have to change, what about marine-industry schools? We have a different world now, too, and employers may not be looking for the same skills and attitudes they did a decade ago. In this seminar, you’ll discover how marine technology education stays connected to the industry as a whole. We’ll also look at how technology and the marketplace influence our schools as they prepare their students to work effectively in today’s boatyards, boat plants, and service centers. Our panel of educators welcomes your questions and comments on this topic.
Speakers: Ann Avary (Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology); Clark Poston (International Yacht Restoration School); Roger Hellyar-Brook (The Landing School)
To register, go to http://ibexshow.com/attendee-registration.php
