Apprenticeships

Gary Wroe elected as new BJA chairman

The British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) has appointed Gary Wroe as its new chairman.  Wroe, who is managing director of Birmingham-based…

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BJA to select new chairman as Jason Holt expands apprenticeships role

The British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) national committee is having to nominate and select a new chairman after Jason Holt, who…

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Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office named ‘apprenticeship trailblazer’

The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office has been named by the government’s apprenticeships scheme as an ‘Apprenticeship Trailblazer’ for the craft…

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Holts Academy announces new ‘industry responsive’ curriculum

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

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TK Maxx moves on jewellery market

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

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The Skills Show calls for volunteers from the retail industry

The Skills Show is calling for businesses within the retail sector to encourage their employees to volunteer at its event…

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Birmingham Assay Office CEO to retire

It’s the end of an era for the jewellery industry, as chief executive and assay master of the Birmingham Assay…

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Holts Academy of Jewellery launches nationwide apprenticeship scheme

Holts Academy of Jewellery has announced the launch of its exclusive National Apprenticeship Programme.

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Government to support SME apprenticeships following jeweller’s review

The Government has responded positively to a report looking into ways of encouraging small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) to…

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NAG to launch retail apprenticeship scheme

The National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) is working with Skillsmart Retail to launch an apprenticeship scheme within the sector.

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