woman measuring a wood work project

At IYRS, we are makers.

man smoothing a wooden table

We create.

woman analyzing a a graph on a TV

We design.

An engineer working on an electric board

We engineer.

IYRS Campus buildings at sunset

We Build Beyond Ordinary.

IYRS Campus view from the air

IYRS
School of Technology & Trades

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

Trade School in Newport, Rhode Island

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 

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