Maintaining a Competitive, Qualified Workforce
A 501(c)(3) non-profit subsidiary of MJSA, the MJSA Education Foundation supports career and training initiatives for students and workers throughout the industry. Its efforts range from scholarship opportunities to programs that connect prospective jewelers with mentors, apprenticeships, and rewarding careers. See below to learn more about the Foundation's initiatives.
MJSA Education Foundation Board of Trustees
Officers
- Chair: Lee Krombholz, Krombholz Jewelers
- Vice Chair: Michael Corn, Fashion Institute of Technology
- Treasurer: Joanna Joy Seetoo, Joanna Seetoo Designs
- Secretary: Donna DeLucia, M. Schamroth & Sons
Trustees
- Amanda Gizzi, Jewelers of America
- Chris Ploof, Chris Plow Designs
- Jason Chandler, Portland Jewelry Academy
- Karen Smith, We Wield the Hammer
- Rich Youmans, Executive Director, MJSA Education Foundation