The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will host a Jewelry Career Fair and Open House at the organization's world headquarters in Carlsbad, California on Friday, October 11, 2019.
The free event will feature panel discussions, career coaching and recruiting for people new to the industry and professionals looking for a career change; classroom demonstrations for aspiring gemologists, jewelers and jewelry designers; and visits to GIA's museum exhibits.
GIA's Jewelry Career Fair and Open House is the one time of year when the public can visit without a prior appointment from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information and to register, visit GIA.edu/career-fair-carlsbad-day-at-a-glance.
The event kicks off with panel discussions featuring notable gem and jewelry leaders:
Job Success in Today's Market 8:45-10:00 a.m. Moderated by Susan M. Jacques, president and CEO of GIA. Panelists include Mitchell Binder, King Baby; Cathy Calhoun, Calhoun Jewelers; Douglas K. Hucker, American Gem Trade Association (AGTA); and Meghan Simmons, Omi Priv?? (C).
Creative Careers 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Moderated by Mark Smelzer, publisher of JCK magazine and JCKonline.com. The conversation will focus on unique careers by panelists Baba Blumkin, Luxe Jewelry and Loan; Wade Clar, Julez Bryant; Alexandra Hart; and Jenny Luker, Platinum Guild International USA.
GIA hosted its first Jewelry Career Fair in 1991 in Santa Monica, California, U.S. Since then, the event has expanded, linking gem and jewelry companies with future employees at more than 68 events in California, India, Las Vegas, London and New York. Follow @GIANews #JewelryJobs for updates.