Mission, Vision, Values
MISSION STATEMENT
IYRS empowers students through immersive, hands-on innovative learning to realize their full potential.
VISION STATEMENT
To educate and inspire the leaders of tomorrow in the marine and advanced manufacturing industries.
IYRS VALUES
Excellence — We are committed to a superior student experience and creating a culture that strives for excellence through teamwork and advanced, hands-on skills training, coupled with the development of professional and interpersonal skills that serve as a foundation to our students’ future success.
Collaboration — We create mutually beneficial relationships with and for our students, including partnerships with industry, other non-profits, and government agencies.
Curiosity and Risk Taking — We provide a safe environment and encourage our students to take calculated risks, experience success and failure, and learn how to create opportunities from both.
Tradition and Innovation — We look to traditional methods as a learning foundation to advance ideas, educational processes, and student outcomes.
Community and Inclusivity — We cultivate an environment in which diverse backgrounds and viewpoints are welcomed and respected, creating a more robust educational experience.
Respect, Honesty, and Trust — We place integrity and authenticity at the forefront of our philosophy. We believe in the highest levels of professional and ethical standards that allow us to build the positive relationships at the core of our work.