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7th Annual Marine Industry Career Day at IYRS

Saturday, March 3rd 10am - 1pm

Please join us for the 7th Annual Marine Industry Career Day on Saturday, March 3. This one-day event, which is free to the public, will draw marine industry experts and employers who are all coming to IYRS with one goal in mind: to connect with individuals interested in marine careers. Career seekers will have an opportunity to meet employers, including boat builders, boat yards, and marine manufacturers; learn about the skills needed to work in the boating business; gather information on how to gain in-demand skills; learn about career prospects in the industry; and attend informative seminars. IYRS Career Day runs from 10 am to 1 pm on the Newport campus. Companies from throughout New England are expected to attend.

Seminars:

  • 10:30 AM: "The America’s Cup: How Maritime Events Benefit Rhode Island and its Marine Trades"
    Paul Harden* of the RIEDC will take a look at the America’s Cup World Series, which comes to Rhode Island this June, and the economic impact this famed international regatta will have on the state and its marine trades.
    *Please note that Paul Harden will be replacing Keith Stokes as guest speaker.
  • 11:30 AM: "Funding Your Education: A Guide to Financial Aid"
    Debra Huntington, IYRS manager of student affairs, will overview funding options for those planning to enroll in training programs at accredited institutions like IYRS. Her talk will focus on federal and state grant and loan programs, alternative loans, new scholarship opportunities at IYRS, as well as educational benefits for eligible veterans.
  • 12:30 PM: "Career Paths & Opportunities in the Marine Industry"
    Wendy Mackie, CEO of RIMTA, will overview career pathways in the marine industry—both for new workers looking for training and an entrée into the field, and for seasoned workers hoping to revitalize their careers. Mackie will also look at the current state of the workforce and what opportunities are prevalent now.

 

Attending Companies: Please check back with us periodically for an up to date list.

  • Boston Boatworks, LLC (Boston, MA)
  • Bravo Marine Associates (Riverside, RI)
  • Brewer Sakonnet Marina (Portsmouth, RI)
  • Bristol Marine (Bristol, RI)
  • Brooks Marine Group (Newport, RI)
  • Burr Brothers Boats, Inc. (Marion, MA)
  • Cay Electronics, Inc. (Portsmouth, RI)
  • Clark Boat Yard & Marine Works (Jamestown, RI)
  • Clean the Bay (Bristol, RI)
  • Conanicut Marine (Jamestown, RI)
  • Cummins Northeast (Dedham, MA)
  • East Passage Boatwrights (Bristol, RI)
  • Electric Boat Corporation / General Dynamics (North Kingstown, RI)
  • Frank Hall Boat Yard (Westerly, RI)
  • Headsync, LLC (Newport, RI)
  • Hinckley Yachts (Portsmouth, RI)
  • Hodgdon Yachts, Inc. (East Boothbay, ME)
  • Hunt Yachts (Portsmouth, RI)
  • Jamestown Boatyard (Jamestown, RI)
  • Jamestown Distributors (Bristol, RI) 
  • Maritime Solutions (Portsmouth, RI)
  • Metan Marine Restoration, Inc. (Halifax, MA)
  • Mystic Seaport Museum (Mystic, CT)
  • New England Boatworks (Portsmouth, RI)
  • Newport Shipyard (Newport, RI)
  • Newport Yacht Joinery (Portsmouth, RI)
  • Oldport Marine Services (Newport, RI)
  • Pirate Cove Marina (Portsmouth, RI)
  • Rhode Island Marine Trades (Bristol, RI)
  • Rogers Special Projects (Beverly, MA)
  • Rutherford Boat Shop (Richmond, CA)
  • Tradesmen International (North Kingstown, RI)

For more information or to reserve space, please contact Clark Poston, (401) 848-5777, ext. 210