Training an apprentice—passing your knowledge down to the next generation—is good for both your business and the industry in general. The resources below can help you as you begin your role as a mentor.
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Contact Rich Youmans, executive director of the MJSA Education Foundation, at 800.223.0673, rich.youmans@mjsa.org.
Video: Overview of the Mentor & Apprenticeship Program
Andrea Hill speaks with Rich Youmans (Executive Director of the MJSA Education Foundation) and Nanz Aalund ( jeweler, educator, and author of A Jeweler’s Guide to Apprenticeships) about the MJSA Mentor & Apprenticeship Program. (10 mins)
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For information about the program, please contact Rich Youmans at 800.223.0673 or rich.youmans@mjsa.org.
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