Category: Design

Become a Jeweler Apprentice

On By Gwen FredetteIn apprenticeship, art, Artistic, Creative, Design, jewelry, job training, Near Philadelphia, New JerseyLeave a comment

If you’re a hands-on person looking for a hands-on career, if you love jewelry and are interested in a career where you can learn the jewelry business from the ground up, Signet Jeweler’s jeweler apprenticeship may be for you. Got a diploma? You’ve got options!

NAME: Signet Jeweler’s Jeweler Apprenticeship

WHAT: Learn customer service, administrative/clerical tasks, photography of jewelry, and the basics of jewelry repair.

WHERE: Apprenticeships located in states throughout the country, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey

PROGRAM/CLASSES: Training program designed to teach jewelry business from the ground up.

TIME COMMITMENT: 40 hr work week, includes nights, weekends & required seasonal overtime

COST: Free! Paid, on the job training.

REQUIREMENTS: Some knowledge of jewelry or jewelry repair/design preferred but not required.

FOR MORE INFO: Click HERE.

NOTE: Jeweler certification classes provided to enhance your bench skills. Tuition reimbursement and merchandise discounts also provided.

“Each day is a gem, different in kind, size, and color, and yours to polish!” – Carolanne Reynolds

Fabric Workshop & Museum’s H.S. Apprenticeship Program

On By Gwen FredetteIn apprenticeship, art, Artistic, Creative, Design, free, philadelphiaLeave a comment

Do you have an artistic bent? Are you interested in designs & fabrics? The Fabric Workshop’s Apprenticeship Program is an awesome opportunity to learn screenprinting on fabric while still in high school!

NAME:  Fabric Workshop & Museum’s H.S. Apprenticeship Program

WHAT: Learn screenprinting on fabric.

WHERE: 1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

PROGRAM/CLASSES: Learn screenprinting on fabric, learn about museum operations & public speaking skills.

TIME COMMITMENT: twice a week for 12 weeks

COST: Free! & Receive minimum wage & portfolio advice & career guidance.

REQUIREMENTS:  Interview and students must submit 5 samples of recent artwork.

NOTE: Twelve week sessions held 3 times a year, during Summer, Fall, & Spring. Applications due several months before sessions begin.

FOR MORE INFO: Click here.

“A piece of fabric can get me going.” – Anna Sui