TRAINING & CAREERS

One of RIMTA’s main focuses is creating opportunities for careers and career training in the marine trades in Rhode Island.

SEEKING A JOB?

THE RECREATIONAL BOATING INDUSTRY PROVIDES A FUN, LIFESTYLE-BASED CAREER PATH FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS.

AND RHODE ISLAND IS THE PLACE TO BE TO LAUNCH YOUR CAREER.

A career in the marine industry can be in boatbuilding and repair, retail boat and equipment sales, marinas, marine construction, manufacturing and supply, diving and salvage, charter and cruise services and even professional service firms. And you don’t need boating experience to start on a career pathway.

RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYERS

Are you a RIMTA member looking to add to your team or train your current workforce?

RIMTA has the expertise to guide you.

Funding programs available in Rhode Island help businesses reduce the risk of hiring new workers and keep existing employees up to date on their skills.

If you are a RIMTA member, contact us for a free consultation to look at available programs and funding sources that fit your workforce needs.

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TRAINING

RIMTA coordinates training programs with local industry and educational institutions that will give you the skills needed to get your first job in the marine trades. These programs are a great way for young people to get a start in our industry, or for unemployed or underemployed individuals of all ages who want to make a career change.

No boating experience is required. If you enjoy working with your hands and have other interests and skills — such as carpentry or working with engines — these programs will help you start a marine career.

FREE FOR RHODE ISLAND RESIDENTS

Thanks to our partnership with Real Jobs Rhode Island, our programs are typically free to Rhode Islanders who are 18 or older.

You will also gain work-readiness skills in our programs and have an opportunity to meet employers. Some programs even include a short internship at a local company. A high percentage of our students get job offers when they graduate.

We also welcome individuals who are not sure which career path suits them best.

Our programs run at different times during the year and can last from a week to seven weeks.

YOUTH opportunities - summer programs

RIMTA coordinates a Youth Summer Boatbuilding Program with several schools throughout the state. These programs are four to six weeks long and are paid work experience for ages 14 to 16. Students develop skills by building and launching small sailboats or rowing prams and gain exposure to careers in the marine trades.

Programs replicate a work experience, running on a Monday-Friday schedule; students are expected the show up on time and work effectively as part of a team. Students also gain work-readiness skills by learning about resumes and job interviews.