Get the MJSA Custom Design Advantage
Click here to learn how you can capitalize on the industry’s fastest-growing trend.
The MJSA Career Center
Whether you are a student interested in a full-time job or a veteran looking to learn new skills, the MJSA Career Center can help. Here, you’ll find information about job opportunities in the jewelry industry, educational programs specific to jewelry making, available scholarships, and MJSA-sponsored competitions that allow you to have your skills recognized and acclaimed.
Occupational Outlook
According to the 2008-09 Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), “Prospects for bench jewelers and other skilled jewelers should be favorable,” and “keen competition is expected for lower-skilled manufacturing jobs, such as assemblers and polishers.” Click here to see the BLS outlook for “Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers.”
MJSA Education Guide
Click here to search for schools with courses and programs related to jewelry design and jewelry making. Search by name, location, or topic.
MJSA Education Foundation Scholarship Group
The MJSA Education Foundation Scholarship Group consists of six permanent endowment funds that provide support to students enrolled in jewelry design, jewelry making, or other jewelry-related degree programs at colleges, universities, and technical schools throughout the United States. Click here for more information.
MJSA Vision Awards
Every year, MJSA sponsors design competitions to showcase the talents of professional and students alike. Click here to learn more about the competition, and to see the most recent winners.