Education
GJSCI Skill Centre empowers Valsad’s tribal youth through jewellery training
The Shrimad Rajchandra Skill Development Centre, set up in partnership with the Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI) in September 2022, is helping tribal youth in Dharampur, Valsad, in southern Gujarat build sustainable careers in the gem and jewellery sector.
The centre offers training in jewellery CAD design, a key skill in modern jewellery manufacturing. Supported by CSR contributions from SEEPZ-based jewellery companies, the courses follow the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) and are conducted by certified trainers using advanced infrastructure.
Since its launch, the centre has trained 170 candidates across eight batches, achieving a placement rate of over 65%. Graduates have joined reputed jewellery units in Gujarat and Maharashtra, while others have started small enterprises locally.
The Dharampur initiative demonstrates how industry partnerships and focused training can create real employment opportunities and strengthen rural livelihoods. GJSCI plans to continue expanding this model in the years ahead.
Education
GIA To Open London Campus In August, Enrolling Students For Classes Beginning In August 2026
Campus in London’s Canary Wharf Will Place GIA Students In One Of The World’s Most Influential Centers For Luxury and Business.
The soon-to-open GIA (Gemological Institute of America) campus in London is now enrolling students for classes beginning in August 2026. The new GIA School of Gemology and Jewelry Arts campus in London’s Canary Wharf will place GIA students in one of the world’s most influential centers for luxury and business.
The new London campus in the iconic and vibrant Canary Wharf district will offer increased capacity and, for the first time in London, the GIA Jewelry Design & Technology program. The campus will be conveniently located near transport, cultural and social attractions. Historically, enrolment at GIA’s London campus has included students from more than 50 countries with unique and diverse backgrounds.
GIA President and CEO, Pritesh Patel said:
“GIA takes great pride in providing premier education through our programs. Our new London campus will allow us to further advance our mission to ensure confidence in gems and jewelry by making education more globally accessible and offering the highest quality gem and jewelry education.”
GIA’s London school was established in 2002, providing education in gemmology and jewellery design. The school is accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) and Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).
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