Michelle Orman, owner of Last Word Communications, meeting with an attendee at last years GIA New York Jewelry Career Fair. Photo © Mark McQueen.
On July 13th, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will host their annual Jewelry Career Fair that provides information for anyone who is interested in learning the tricks of the trade and pursuing a career in the gem and jewelry industry.
Established in 1931, GIA is recognized as the world’s foremost authority in gemology. They garnered this title by inventing the famous 4Cs of diamond quality – Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat Weight – and the International Diamond Grading System, in the 1950’s, that is used by majority of jewelers today. With its headquarters in Carlsbad, California — and with a campus here in NYC — the school has earned its reputation of high standards over the years through extensive research, education, gemological laboratory services, and instrument development.
The Gemological Intitute of America is now looking towards the future with their innovative computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) courses that will teach prospective jewelers to digitally build pieces that can live up to their client’s wildest imaginations. And for many in the industry, having a peek inside of the customer’s head can open up a world of possibilities.
The fair will run from 10 am to 2:30 pm with special events for attendees, such as one-on-one career coaching, a panel on “Job Success in Today’s Market”, and recruitment opportunities with nearly 50 companies. As Brehmer sees it — it is an exciting time to enter the jewelry business.
For more information about the Gemological Institute of America Career Fair, visit gia.edu/career-fair.