Career Day at IYRS
January 24, 2026
9AM-12PM

 
IYRS School of Technology & Trades
Restoration Hall
449 Thames St.
Newport, RI  02840

IYRS Career Day is a dynamic hiring event and job fair in Rhode Island that connects employers in the marine trades, design, and advanced manufacturing industries with skilled job seekers. This annual career fair draws attendees from across the region, including current IYRS students, program alumni, and community members seeking new opportunities.

Represented industries include traditional boatbuilding, modern manufacturing, boat design, composites, digital fabrication, and marine systems. Participating employers range from large national companies to local marine-based businesses.

For more information and to register to exhibit, please fill out the form below.

Why Attend as a Job Seeker?

Whether you're a current student, recent graduate, or a skilled tradesperson exploring a new position, IYRS Career Day offers a direct path to career opportunities. Attendees can meet hiring managers, discover job openings, and build valuable professional networks.

Career Day showcases positions in marine trades employment and manufacturing careers. You’ll get a chance to ask questions, share your resume, learn about hiring processes, and potentially interview on-site. With companies offering competitive pay, this hiring event could help you take the next step toward your dream job.

Attendee registration

Why Exhibit as an Employer or Industry Partner?

Don’t just exhibit, become an IYRS Industry Partner. As an Industry Partner, you gain year-round access to job-ready graduates and skilled alumni. You’ll have opportunities to present to classes, and receive complimentary registration for Career Day.

Employers benefit from connecting with motivated workers trained through a hands-on curriculum. Whether you're hiring for open positions in marine systems, boatbuilding, or digital fabrication, IYRS graduates bring technical knowledge and practical experience.

REGISTER TO EXHIBIT

How to Register for Career Day

Registration is quick and easy for both job seekers and employers. There are no costs for attendees, and Industry Partners enjoy complimentary exhibitor access.

Contact Jen Iacovelli, Director of Student Services, via email or 401.848.5777 x209.

What to Expect at the Event

The day includes networking opportunities, company booths, and live presentations. Job seekers are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resume, dress professionally, and come prepared with questions for employers.

Exhibitors should plan booth displays that reflect their brand, include hiring materials, and be ready to engage with candidates seeking meaningful, hands-on positions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is IYRS Career Day?

IYRS Career Day is a job fair held annually in Newport, Rhode Island, designed to connect skilled job seekers with employers in the marine trades, design, and advanced manufacturing industries.

Who should attend IYRS Career Day?

Students, recent graduates, alumni, and members of the public interested in hands-on skilled careers, as well as employers looking to hire trained, career-ready employees.

What makes IYRS graduates attractive to employers?

IYRS students complete full-time programs in Boatbuilding & Restoration, Marine Systems, Composites Technology, and Digital Modeling & Fabrication. They graduate with real-world experience and highly marketable skills.

How can companies benefit from becoming an IYRS Industry Partner?

Industry Partners connect with job seekers year-round, give guest presentations, and receive complimentary registration to hiring events like Career Day.

How do I register to attend or exhibit at Career Day?

Both attendees and employers can register through the IYRS website. Attendance is free, and exhibiting is complimentary for Industry Partners.

Questions about Career Day?

Contact Jen Iacovelli, Director of Student Services, via Jiacovelli@iyrs.edu or 401.848.5777 x209.

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