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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.

Student-Faculty Ratio of 7:1

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

100% of Students Qualified for Scholarships

In '17, '18, '19 & '20 100% of students who applied for an IYRS scholarship or grant received one

600+ Hiring Partners

More than 600 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

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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To South Africa and Back Again… An IYRS Alumnus' Tale

Longing for a life and career by the sea, Michael Raimondo '21 jumped into his IYRS education with both feet and a few short months later was flying to the shores of South Africa for his new job. Here is his story.

Easy as X, Y, Z

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing or rapid prototyping is the construction of three-dimensional objects by use of materials including plastic, resin, or powder-media. Typically, these materials are added layer by layer using an X, Y, Z plotter through various means of extrusion, fusion, jetting, deposition, sintering, or lamination.

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Martin Reinhardt '21 & '24 Shares the Story of His Transition from the US Army to IYRS Student

We are excited to share student Martin Reinhardt's interview in Search & Employ, a magazine for veteran employment. In it, he shares his fantastic story about transitioning from the US Army to being an IYRS student.

IYRS Featured in Newport Neighbors and Portsmouth Living Magazines (RI)

Newport Neighbors and Portsmouth Living are two popular publications in Rhode Island. Both featured a story about IYRS and our recent Newsweek award as one of the Best Maker Schools in the world.

Shop Safety - A Rite of Passage

I began my IYRS experience in the middle of a pandemic, transitioning from running an international high school boarding program in Rome, Italy to living and working in the United States.

Day to Day - First Year Boatbuilding & Restoration

Everyone in the Boatbuilding & Restoration program has a very clear passion for learning the trade. We all come eager to jump into the projects...

Newsweek Names IYRS One of the Best Maker Schools in the World for 2021

What do IYRS, Harvard, RISD, MIT, and Yale have in common? Each was named one of the Best Maker Schools in the world by Newsweek for 2021.

Paul Armstrong '14: From IYRS to Inventor

Paul Armstrong '14 credits his education in the Composites Technology program with his ability to design and fabricate his new product, LOKT Charge.

From the Admissions Desk: What do I need to know about Financial Aid?

This is Part 3 of a 4-part blog series on financing your education.

In the first two parts of this blog series on financial aid, we addressed two big questions prospective students grapple with as they plan their postsecondary education (Should I apply and how do I apply for financial aid?). Here, we are going to dive into the most frequently asked questions we hear at IYRS School of Technology & Trades.

From the Admissions Desk: How Do I Apply For Financial Aid?

This is Part 2 of a 4-part blog series on financing your education.

IYRS Alumni Spotlight - Meet Our Graduates

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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.

Meet Will Sofrin '01 - Designer, Author, Builder, Adventurer

Will Sofrin '01 came to IYRS to learn how to restore historic wooden boats. His education has led him to so much more.

John Gaffney '17: From High School Student to Professional Wooden Boatbuilder

Meet John Gaffney '17 - Boatbuilding & Restoration. John took his passion for life around the water and turned it into a career he truly loves. Here's his story.

IYRS Alumni Restore American Treasure Mayflower II

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the restoration of historic American treasure Mayflower II from IYRS alumnus Matthew Barnes '10, the Lead Shipwright of the project.

An IYRS Graduation Gift Was the Catalyst to Patrick Abrecht's '01 Newest Career Chapter

Patrick Abrecht '01 - Boatbuilding & Restoration, originally from Switzerland, moved to Newport to attend IYRS because he wanted learn about wooden boats and what it takes to keep them afloat (he'll tell you this a lifelong learning project!).