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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are vital to the future of the UK jewellery trade, nurturing skilled craftsmanship, design expertise, and technical knowledge among new entrants. These structured training programmes support independent jewellers, retailers, manufacturers, and workshops in building their talent pipelines and maintaining quality standards. Jewellery Focus provides detailed coverage of apprenticeship schemes—highlighting government initiatives, industry-accredited programmes, employer insights, and real-world case studies. Our reporting helps trade professionals understand qualification pathways, recruitment benefits, funding options, and best practice approaches to developing the next generation of jewellery talent.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are vital to the future of the UK jewellery trade, nurturing skilled craftsmanship, design expertise, and technical knowledge among new entrants. These structured training programmes support independent jewellers, retailers, manufacturers, and workshops in building their talent pipelines and maintaining quality standards. Jewellery Focus provides detailed coverage of apprenticeship schemes—highlighting government initiatives, industry-accredited programmes, employer insights, and real-world case studies. Our reporting helps trade professionals understand qualification pathways, recruitment benefits, funding options, and best practice approaches to developing the next generation of jewellery talent.

The buying begins

It now seems that the upward trend for hallmarking figures is gaining strength.

Gary Wroe elected as new BJA chairman

The British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) has appointed Gary Wroe as its new chairman. 

BJA to select new chairman as Jason Holt expands apprenticeships role

The British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) national committee is having to nominate and…

Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office named ‘apprenticeship trailblazer’

The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office has been named by the government’s apprenticeships…

Holts Academy announces new ‘industry responsive’ curriculum

Holts Academy has announced that it will be unveiling an array of new courses over the…

TK Maxx moves on jewellery market

Clothing retailer TK Maxx has arranged for hundreds of its staff to receive jewellery retail…

The Skills Show calls for volunteers from the retail industry

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Birmingham Assay Office CEO to retire

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Holts Academy of Jewellery launches nationwide apprenticeship scheme

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Government to support SME apprenticeships following jeweller’s review

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