COMITT '06 provided a forum where attendees could not only hear from speakers on how to uncover "resources for success," but also meet, discuss ideas with and ask questions of the newly formed 22 member Marine Industry Technical Education Council (MITEC), an organization created as a result of COMITT '05. The MITEC has not only come along way since COMITT '05, but it made much progress through the assistance and input of this year's conference attendees. MITEC will continue to make progress towards implementing a coordinated approach to addressing the education, training and professional development needs of our industry, and we look forward to the continued support and commitment of our industry and education representatives.

As we move forward we will be adding to and updating the information on this web site. Please be sure to check it frequently for any new items of interest.

COMITT '06 Communiques:

• Click here for a list of COMITT '06 attendees.

• If you would like to purchase a copy of the book, "Lost Knowledge: Confronting the Threat of an Aging Workforce," by COMITT Keynote Speaker David DeLong, please contact the ABYC Office at (410) 956-1050. The cost of the book is $20.00 plus shipping and handling.

• Click on the below links to view COMITT '06 PowerPoint presentations.

• New Apprenticeships & Competency Assessment - How These Add Value to Employment Within the Marine Industry

• Partnership: Leveraging Resources for Marine Education & Training

• At COMITT '06, goals were established for each MITEC Division. This presentation includes the goals that were presented during the conference. MITEC Division Report Outs.

• Obtaining Funding for Employee Training

• Becoming an Accredited Education Institution

• Partnerships & Opportunities with the Public Workforce System (Department of Labor)

• For a list of funding and educational reimbursement programs, visit the Workforce Investment Board web site.

Thank you again for your support and interest in COMITT!