Journeyman –Traditional Wooden Boat Building for Post-Graduates


	"The things we’re anxious to see restored are craftsmanship, human energy, a concern with the quality of whatever is being done, and the sort of long-range thinking that involves people in pride-creating endeavors." — Lance Lee

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	*Begin Your Boat Building Career* Post-Graduate Placement at the Apprenticeshop Most yards that work on wooden boats make a profit through repairs and restorations. There is high demand in the trade for builders who have experience in this area. To prepare our graduates for restoration work, any graduate apprentice is welcome to apply for the Journeyman position, a year-long program in wooden boat maintenance and restoration. The Journeyman takes on traditional wooden boat projects ranging from the restoration of 100 year old tenders, to 40' lobsterboats and yachts. These projects may include replanking, reframing, redecking, rebuilding a cabin, installing interior cabinetry and completing systems work. Most journeyman projects will be on a commission basis, so there will also be the opportunity to work directly with clients to figure out creative solutions in design and repair work. Though the Journeyman program focuses on the continued education of the participants, there is a component of instruction responsibility as well. As the most experienced apprentice in the shop, the Journeyman is available to answer questions for apprentices, interns, and other course participants, and confident in showing others how to approach a problem, teaching boatbuilding skills, and demonstrate an exemplary level of craftsmanship, commitment and professionalism. Other Post Graduate Placement Graduates of our Apprenticeshop have continued their work as boatbuilders in their own shops and as craftspeople and educators for highly respected companies and organizations. Our graduates have worked as educators and researchers for traditional boat projects in the Azores, Sardinia and Russia. Our graduates have also worked on historic projects such as Sultana and Amistad. The Apprenticeshop offers networking opportunities with local, domestic, and international boat yards, museums, and other programs. Graduate apprentices are encouraged to take advantage of the alumni community to find work after successfully completing their shop program and to begin their careers in traditional boat building. Put your boatbuilding skills to work and start your career.