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woman measuring a wood work project — At IYRS, we are makers.

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man smoothing a wooden table — We create.

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woman analyzing a a graph on a TV — We design.

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An engineer working on an electric board — We engineer.

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IYRS Campus buildings at sunset — We *Build Beyond Ordinary*.

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IYRS Campus view from the air — IYRS
School of Technology & Trades

Accredited, hands-on education
in the heart of Newport, RI

IYRS AT A GLANCE

IYRS School of Technology & Trades has its roots in craftsmanship.
Our students are aspiring makers, builders, designers, and technicians who work with their hands and their minds
to create successful careers and richer lives.

At IYRS, we Build Beyond Ordinary.

4 Nationally Accredited Programs

IYRS offers four ACCSC-accredited programs in Boatbuilding & Restoration, Composites Technology, Digital Modeling & Fabrication, and Marine Systems

Student-Faculty Ratio of 7:1

Our programs are small-by-design so students receive individualized attention

6-20 Month Programs

IYRS's programs range from 6-20 months and provide an immersive, hands-on learning experience

700+ Hiring Partners

More than 700 companies from across the United States, the Caribbean, and beyond have partnered with IYRS seeking graduates for full-time employment

3-acre Campus on Newport Harbor

We are located in the heart of Newport, RI with world-class museums, restaurants, boating, and more a stone's throw away

Happening Now

IYRS Blog

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IYRS Announces New President

Kern Maass named next President of IYRS School of Technology & Trades

Teaching Teens: An IYRS Summer Program Graduate Heads to the Webb Institute

After a 5-week summer boatbuilding program at IYRS, a exciting maritime career is born for one local teen.

Why I Chose IYRS by Alfredo Chiappini '23

We asked our most recent students to tell us in their own words why they chose IYRS.

Why I Chose IYRS by Scott May '23

We asked our most recent students to tell us in their own words why they chose IYRS.

The Single Constant in the Evolving History of a Home

Nikolai Kozak '23 shares how the spirit of IYRS and craftsmanship is woven into a larger tradition through Newport's historic homes.

One-of-a-Kind (we think!) Sea Duck Comes Back to Life

Boatbuilding & Restoration graduate Tristan Sess '22 and his teammates took on the challenge of restoring the catboat Sea Duck in the second and final year of their program. In his blog, Tristan shares what the process was like and why a two-year program is so critical to students learning the boatbuilding trade.

Onboard Hair Dryer Hacks

Meet Mari! She is a 2023 IYRS Marine Systems student where day to day life is a menagerie of wires, plumbing, and motors. Her work as a yacht stewardess, prior to enrolling in IYRS, supplied her with many opportunities to put an ordinary household item to use in a rather unconventional manner. She has quite a few tips!

Observations About Life as an IYRS Student by Dan Purcell '23

Dan Purcell '23 came to IYRS from Baltimore, Maryland where he had a successful career as a commercial property management executive. But the boating itch had taken hold and he knew his future career happiness would be based on and around the water. A career change was in order. Today he's a student in our Marine Systems program and shares some of his observations about being an IYRS student and living in Newport!

Terry Hutchinson's Commencement Speech at IYRS Graduation & Launch Day 2022

Terry Hutchinson, decorated American sailor, gave the Commencement Address for Graduation & Launch Day 2022. Hear what he had to say about the incredible partnership between his NYYC AMERICAN MAGIC America's Cup 36 & 37 campaigns and IYRS.

Deadwood

Each type of wood seems to continue to respond to the environment in and around Restoration Hall in sometimes unpredictable ways, making us wonder whether the boundary between life and death in a tree is as discrete as we often assume. We ask: “Does the incorporation of wood into a boat help to extend its life, imparting a new body and—daresay—even a soul to a former existence?”

IYRS Alumni Spotlight - Meet Our Graduates

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Kevin McKiernan '02 named ABYC Foundation Educator of the Year

Telli Quinn '19 : Designing Her Way into a Successful Career

Telli Quinn '19 enrolled at IYRS with virtually no hands-on or design experience. Just three years later, she is an Industrial Designer at an innovative company and has launched a cookware line for a national brand that she designed from concept to production.

Finding the Right Path After High School: Coleman Walker '18

Coleman Walker '18 knew that a 4-year college was not the path for him. Today he designs and builds custom sportfishing boats for an exciting, young company.

Elena Soini '17 is Living Life "Sisu" Style

Meet alumna Elena Soini ’17, Boatbuilding & Restoration graduate. She found her way to IYRS after a career in the Coast Guard. Today she’s an entrepreneur and small business owner with a passion for helping people ride the waves and enjoy the outdoors, using the skills she learned at IYRS.

Morgan Huntley '08 on Founding, Growing & Selling Vanquish Boats

Morgan Huntley '08 is first and foremost a maker. But he is one with entrepreneurial fire.