career development
Develop your career in the jewelry industry
Whether you’re just starting out in school or have been in the industry for years, JA has tools to support your jewelry career growth.
Careers Guide
Your pathway into the industry
Find the right career fit for you to become an integral part of the industry.
JA Job Board
Find qualified staff—from associates, to bench jewelers, to managers, and everyone in-between.
Scholarships
Cover industry program costs
JA offers multiple scholarship opportunities for students and staff to cover industry courses, workshops or tuition for jewelry-specific college programs.
school directory
Start your jewelry education
Ready to start school or want to expand your jewelry knowledge? Search our directory for schools in the U.S. that offer jewelry programs.
mjsa education foundation
Supporting the next generation, one jeweler at a time
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About
Learn about the foundation and how it’s helping to grow the industry’s workforce.Learn More -
Apprenticeships
We’re bringing back the lost art of apprenticeships—see how to become a mentor or an apprentice.Learn More -
Scholarships
The “Future of Jewelry Making” scholarships covers programs for jewelry making and design.Learn More -
Donate
Make a contribution to the foundation to help us continue our efforts in building industry talent.Learn More