Yamaha Motors to Assist Maritime Training in Alaska

The Alaska Maritime Education Consortium (AMEC) is partnering with Yamaha Motor Company to enrich maritime career training.

All Hands-On Education 

Yamaha Motor’s US subsidiary signed an agreement with the University of Alaska and the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) in Seward to provide a training curriculum. The agreement also allows AMEC to acquire training materials at or below cost, including engines and tools. Yamaha will also train the trainers.

“The collaboration between AMEC and Yamaha US will significantly expand training in marine engine repair and maritime education in general,” says Tamika Ledbetter, commissioner of the Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development, which oversees AVTEC.

Ledbetter signed the agreement along with University of Alaska President Pat Pitney and Yamaha US Marine Business President Ben Speciale.