Education & Training - February, March, April, 2010

February 23: IYRS-MOY Lecture Series Begins / 7:30 pm / IYRS Restoration Hall (449 Thames Street, Newport)

An evening with Lloyd McCaffery, one of the world's leading marine model artists, kicks off a five-part lecture series organized by IYRS and the Museum of Yachting on Artists and Authors. McCaffery's talk, "Art in Miniature"—which takes place February 23 at 7:30 pm—will focus on the art of model making, an endeavor that McCaffery himself states requires "a balance between the analytical approach of a technician and the intuitive feeling of an artist." The remaining four lectures in the series include:

· March 9: Russell Jinishian / "Collecting Fine Marine Art"

· March 23: Andrew German, "J.E. Buttersworth: 19th-Century Marine Painter"

· April 6: Benjamin Mendlowitz, "Photography of Classic Yacht Restoration"

· April 20: Doug Adkins, "Dorade, The History of an Ocean Racing Yacht"

All lectures take place at 7:30 pm, at IYRS Restoration Hall, on Tuesday evenings. Lectures are free to members of IYRS and the Museum of Yachting; $7 for non-members.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.iyrs.org or www.moy.org

2010 TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY CAREER FAIR

Center for Automotive Technology Building, Access Road Campus
100 Access Road, Warwick, RI 02886
www.neit.edu
Are you in need of Automotive, Service Management, Collision Repair or Marine Technician employees? Come meet students and graduates in the Automotive, High Performance, Collision Repair, Marine and Service Management Technology. We will provide tables, chairs and refreshments! Participation is FREE!

See PDF below

Career Development Workshop Series Presents: 21st Century Job Seeking Skills

This 3-hour Workshop will focus on:
*Resume Writing & Job Search for the Marine Trades Industry
*Using the Internet to Increase Your Marketability

Delivered by Monster.com

When: Thursday March 4, 2010 from 9:00 A.M—12:00 P.M.
Where: Save the Bay Center, Save the Bay Dr, Providence, RI 02905

See PDF below for more.

March 6: IYRS Marine Industry Career Day / 10 am – 2 pm / IYRS Restoration Hall (449 Thames Street, Newport)

The Fifth Annual IYRS Marine Industry Career Day on Saturday, March 6 will give individuals interested in marine careers a valuable chance to learn about career opportunities and green jobs that are emerging in the field. This year's event features a special appearance by world-renown marine technical expert and writer Nigel Calder. Calder—who has been on the frontlines of exploring new technologies that he believes have the potential to revolutionize onboard marine systems—will talk about career opportunities that are developing alongside the new technologies that are emerging as the marine industry looks for green alternatives. During the one-day event, which is free and open to the public, Career Day attendees will be able to meet with regional marine employers, including boat builders, boat yards, and marine manufacturers; learn about the skills needed to work in the boating business and the training programs where they can gain those in-demand skills; and attend informative seminars on finding employment opportunities in the marine trades and funding for training programs.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.iyrs.org / John Freer (401-848-5777, ext. 203)

April 29: IYRS Marine Systems and Composites Technology Open House / 4 pm-7 pm / IYRS Bristol Campus (257 Franklin Street, Bristol)

On April 29, IYRS will host an evening Open House at its 5,000-square-foot teaching facility in Bristol, where the school runs its Marine Systems program and the newly launched Composites Technology program. This Open House will be the public's first opportunity to learn more about the Composites Technology program—the first of its kind in the rapidly growing composites field due to its length, in-depth curriculum, and emphasis on teaching both hands-on practical skills and the theory behind the processes and applications of this fast-evolving technology. The program is targeted to meet the needs of the marine industry, but graduates will have a choice of career paths since the high strength-to-weight ratio of composite materials pioneered by boat builders is now in demand by many industries, including wind energy, aerospace, and transportation. Individuals interested in arranging an appointment to get further information on IYRS programs during the Open House should contact John Freer (jfreer@iyrs.org / 401-848-5777, ext. 203).

FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.iyrs.org.