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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

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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Q&A with IYRS Alum and business owner Andrew Robb of North Country Boatworks

IYRS recently met up with IYRS alum Andrew Robb at the Newport International Boat Show. Andrew now owns Milford, CT-based North Country Boatworks and has even hired several IYRS grads. Learn about Andrew’s journey to IYRS and beyond!

Group of skateboarders with Donny Barley

Make & Skate: IYRS Launches Skateboarding Workshops

IYRS launched its first two Make & Skate workshops this summer where students spent 3 days making and customizing a skateboard, followed by two days of skating instruction with pro skateboarder Donny Barley, inventor of the Barley Grind skateboarding trick.

Gap Year Opportunities in Rhode Island and Beyond - Via Ocean State Stories

Read more about how IYRS can be used as a gap year solution over at Ocean State Stories, a media outlet from Salve Regina University's Pell Center.

IYRS Student at the helm of boat en route to Azores

A Path to a Passion | Travel with Athena Vieira along her journey to an exciting career around the globe

Athena Vieira, '24 is a Marine Systems graduate with a passion for sailing. Now that she's a certified marine technician, she shares her experience on her first Trans-Atlantic passage as a professional sailor, sailing from Bermuda to the Azores to Ireland.

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IYRS grad in the news: Chandler Hearn's digital modeling expertise takes him to Battleship Cove

IYRS Grad Chandler Hearn, '24, Digital Modeling & Fabrication, was featured recently in the Fall River Reporter for his capstone project which included creating historically accurate parts for naval vessels.

IYRS Celebrated 27th Annual Summer Gala on Saturday, 7/13

Among nearly 600 supporters, IYRS celebrated its 27th Annual Summer Gala with musical guest Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue.

Continuing Rhode Island's Jewelry Making Tradition

IYRS graduate Valentina Lopez Preciado '24, applied the Rhino skills she developed in the Digital Modeling & Fabrication program at IYRS to the field of jewelry design

Q&A with IYRS Alum and Faculty Member Cass D'Amico

Meet Cass D'Amico, IYRS's Composites Technology Program Assistant. Cass is a graduate of both Composites and DMF and seeks to share a love of Computer Aided Design (CAD) with IYRS students.

From Finance To Pickleball: One Alum's Transformation

Declan Lawlor, IYRS '23 is a Composites Technology grad with a passion for pickleball. He even launched his own carbon fiber pickleball paddle company, Declan's Paddles.

From a 3D printing passion to a machining career

Vincent Burg '24 turned his passion for model making and 3D printing into a machining career.

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.