Youth Boat Building Program

Students ages 14 and 15 are invited to apply to participate in this hands-on program where they will work in teams over the course of 4 weeks to build a boat that they will launch in Newport Harbor at the conclusion of the program. . Students will learn workplace readiness skills for the marine industry including shop safety, project planning, leadership skills, teamwork, basic hand tool operation, resume writing, and the importance of being on time to a work site.

Deadline: May 15

Limited to 10 participants. Participants are hired onto RIMTA’s payroll and paid for their time—this is a free program for families, with no cost to parents outside of transportation and food. Participants receive an hourly stipend of $16/hour. This program is sponsored by the Governors Workforce Board, Real Skills for Youth, and RIMTA.

This is a 4-week program and students are expected to attend each day.
July 13, 2026 - August 6, 2026
Monday through Thursday
9am to 2pm

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

Apply to the Youth Boatbuilding Summer Program at IYRS

Required

Student First Namerequired

Student Last Namerequired

Student Addressrequired

Student Cityrequired

Student Staterequired

Student Ziprequired

Student Cell Phone (if avail)required

Student Emailrequired

Student Date of Birthrequired

Must contain a date in MM/DD/YYYY format

Parent/Guardian Namerequired

Parent/Guardian Cellrequired

Parent/Guardian Emailrequired

Emergency Contact Namerequired

Emergency Contact Cellrequired

How did you hear about this program?required

Understanding of CommitmentrequiredThis program runs Mon-Thurs, 9-2 from July 13-Aug. 6, 2026. Daily attendance is required.

Check to agree.

This program runs Mon-Thurs, 9-2 from July 13-Aug. 6, 2026. Daily attendance is required.

What transportation will you be using to get to IYRS in Newport?required

What school do you currently attend?required

What grade are you in now?required

What school will you be attending in September?required

Tell us about any experience you have had on boats or on the water.required

Tell us about any classes or programs where you have learned hands-on or technical skills.required

What does it mean to be a good employee?required

Certification of accuracyrequiredI certify the information provided is true/complete; false statements may result in rejection.

I agree.

I certify the information provided is true/complete; false statements may result in rejection.

Hold harmless agreementrequiredI certify parent/guardian approval, acknowledge woodworking risks, and agree to hold IYRS harmless.

I agree.

I certify parent/guardian approval, acknowledge woodworking risks, and agree to hold IYRS harmless.

Photo/Video WaiverrequiredI grant permission for IYRS to use photos and video of me for educational and promotional purposes.

I agree.

I disagree.

I grant permission for IYRS to use photos and video of me for educational and promotional purposes.

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