The Jewelers Education Foundation (JEF) has announced the rollout of the Jewelers Education Portal which is a collaborative resource for existing and prospective members of the trade in North America to learn about and access the many educational programs offered by the jewellry, diamond, colored stones, precious metal and watch associations. 

The portal which can be accessed at www.jewelerseducationfoundation.org,also provides information about services available from each association, including crime prevention, legal and ethical standards, appraisals and credit reporting.   The site also includes links to Career Services and details of Upcoming Events being offered by the participating organisations.

Initial sponsoring organisations include participants from both the United States and Canada, including: the American Gem Society, American Gem Trade Association, American Watch Association, Canadian Jewellers Association, Diamond Council of America, Diamond Manufacturers and Importers Association, Gemological Institute of America, Jewelers of America, Jewelers’ Security Alliance, Jewellers Vigilance  Canada, Jewelers Vigilance Committee U.S., Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America, National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, Natural Color Diamond Association,  The Jewelers Board of Trade, and the Women’s Jewelry Association.

This initiative is a result of the sponsoring organisations’ aim to help industry members take advantage of the full scope of educational curriculum, activities and resources available to better position individuals and businesses for success. 

The Jewelers Education Foundation is a nonprofit organisation founded for the purpose of furthering education to the jewellery industry at large.