About iigj mumbai

This presentation gives a brief idea about careers in Gem and Jewellery sector at IIGJ, Mumbai.

1. About IIGJ Mumbai A project of Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council – GJEPC - http ://www.iigj.org /

2. The IIGJ Mission "To harness the creative energy of youth and foster a commitment to professionalism, quality and excellence to meet the rising demand for skilled manpower as India develops into the undisputed world leader of the gems and Jewellery industry" The IIGJ Aim IIGJ aims at imparting a high level of education and training to students, thereby enhancing the product quality of Indian Jewellery and expanding its scope in the domestic as well as international markets. The IIGJ Purpose To bring about an essential change in the existing Jewellery Industry in our country today. To provide sophisticated and high tech training to the executives & workforce of the industry. To meet the growing demand for trained and skilled professionals in the industry. State of the art training to familiarize students with latest techniques.

3. About the Gem and Jewellery Industry in India Important position in the Indian economy It is a leading foreign exchange earner F astest growing industries in the country Gold jewellery forms around 80 per cent of the Indian Jewellery market India is world's largest cutting and polishing Industry for diamonds Supported by government policies The largest consumer of gold worldwide L eading diamond cutting nation.

4. Career Options in Jewellery Industry Design : Freelance Designer Designer in Export /Local Market Manufacturing : Production Sales Manager, Quality Control Supervisor Merchandising Entrepreneur : Retailer; Wholesaler; Jewellery Boutique ; Exporter; Costume Jewellery Maker; Jewellery Consultant Trainer

5. What we are? Governance: Board of Directors Head of the Institute Advisory board for Academics Facility: Fully furnished Manufacturing Workshop, classrooms, laboratories, Library, Auditorium Wifi enabled campus Staff: Qualified and experienced faculty

6. Courses at IIGJ Mumbai Affiliated C ourses : B.A .- Jewellery Designing and Manufacturing Techniques - Three Year Degree Program Diploma in Professional Jewellery Design- six months Affiliated to Mewar University and NSDC- GJSCI Certificate Courses: Jewellery Design Jewellery Manufacturing Diamond Grading Customized Courses for Industry Gold Appraisal for Banks and Financial Sectors Courses in areas of Designing and Manufacturing

7. Courses at IIGJ Mumbai- Tardeo Affiliated C ourses : Diploma in Professional Jewellery Design- six months Affiliated to Mewar University and NSDC- GJSCI Certificate Courses: Jewellery Design Diamond Assortment Customized Courses for Industry Courses in areas of Designing

8. Student Life Guest Lectures, Industry visits, Internships, Portfolio, Projects, Competitions and Shows

9. Convocation Ceremony

10. Our students International From Europe, African countries, Canada, Middle East, Asia Pacific region, French Reunion etc… National All states across India Find us on iigj.org; facebook, twitter, Li nkedIn, Quora .

11. Want to check if this is a career for you? If you have any of these question: Are you interested? Would you like to know more? Is this career the right choice for you? Is it affordable? Come try out some of our Workshops, Visit the campus, attend our Open Day, attend our Orientation program. Chase your dreams! You have every right to build your own career. Do not allow someone else to decide your future! Dr. Seema Shah- Head, IIGJ, Mumbai. Email: [email protected] ; [email protected] Find her on LinkedIn, Quora , facebook and Twitter

12. Student Column Being a fresher in this industry, I did research for an institute and chose IIGJ, Mumbai as it was the ultimate destination for learning Jewellery Design and Manufacturing in depth – Tanjul Sarkar (3 years, Diploma) An institute with knowledgeable and helpful faculty and an overall amazing learning experience - Shreya Thakkar (6 months Diploma) With the help of expert and patient faculty I have realized my talent in Jewellery design- Payal Jain (3 months course at Tardeo center)