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Newport International Boat Show, RIMTA partner to support students
The Newport International Boat Show announced that it has partnered with the Rhode Island Marine Trade Association (RIMTA) to support…
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Marinas/Boatyards
RIMTA awards Clean Marina certification to three marinas
Three new Clean Marina Facilities have been recognized for 2022 program. Barrington Yacht Club, Safe Harbor Cowesett and Safe Harbor…
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RIMTA to host second Marine Industry Environmental Conference
The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA), along with partners Connecticut Marine Trade Association (CMTA) and Massachusetts Marine Trade Association…
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RIMTA announces 2019 Rising Tide, Rising Star Awards
The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) announced the recipients of its Rising Tide and Rising Star Awards. At RIMTA’s…
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RIMTA presents 2019 Anchor Award
The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) announced today the recipient of its 2019 RIMTA Anchor Award, Cynthia Goss. Presented…
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RIMTA wraps-up youth summer boatbuilding programs
The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) announced today the overwhelming success of its Youth Summer Boatbuilding Programs. The four…
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NMMA workforce initiative showcased at guidance counselor conference
NMMA launched a workforce branding effort last weekend in Boston by exhibiting at an annual conference targeting school guidance counselors.…
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RIMTA to host first environmental conference for region
The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) announced it will host its first environmental conference for the region’s marine trades…
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Columns
At the helm: Fiberglass vessel recycling needs more industry support
Every year in the U.S. an increasing number of recreational fiberglass boats reach their end of life without a sustainable…
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Regional pre-apprenticeship program creates extra training model
This month, the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association coordinated with employers and organizations in the Westerly area to run a…
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MRAA, NMMA, RIMTA publish guide to growing the workforce
Today, as the result of a yearlong collaborative effort, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, the National Marine Manufacturers…
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RIMTA workforce training programs expand
This summer marks a time of expansion for the Rhode Island Marine Trade Association’s workforce training programs. RIMTA expanded the number…
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RIMTA partners with new producer on Providence Boat Show
The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association has partnered with a new show producer to further build the Providence Boat Show…
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New England Boatworks becomes Rhode Island’s largest Clean Marina
New England Boatworks was officially named Rhode Island’s largest Clean Marina in a ceremony held on May 5 at the…
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April 2017
The Workforce Crisis: Government funding builds local training programs
While many government training programs have been less than successful, the government can help address the workforce shortages by advocating…
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April 2017
The Workforce Crisis: Marine trades association education opens youth to industry
One challenge the industry faces is a lack of awareness of the open jobs in marine trades and the lifelong…
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RIMTA receives 2016 Workforce Innovation Award from Governor’s Workforce Board
The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) has been honored by the Rhode Island Governor’s Workforce Board (GWB) as recipient…
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RIMTA accepting applications for expanded marine trades summer training programs
The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) has expanded its summer training programs to give adults, college-age students and local…
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Marine and Composites Industry Career Day takes place April 2
The 11th Annual Marine and Composites Industry Career Day will be held on April 2 at the IYRS Newport Campus. The…
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Providence Boat Show to run Feb. 4-7
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The 23rd Annual Providence Boat Show, presented by Washington Trust, will be held at the Rhode Island Convention…
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