84. A Jewellery Degree vs. A Jewellery Diploma with Hayley Kruger

So you've decided you want to pursue a career in jewellery: Now what? In this episode, Jewlellers Academy Mentor Hayley Kruger shares her best advice for people who are interested in jewellery making. She also breaks down the differences between a jewellery making degree and a diploma programme and shares some practical pros and cons to help you choose between the two paths. 

 

Episode Recap:

• In this episode we're talking with Hayley Kruger, a mentor for our diploma programme (0:51)
• How did you come to be a jeweller? (2:13)
• What do people need to know when coming into the jewellery industry? (4:33)
• What are the pros and cons of getting a degree in jewellery making? (6:17)
• How do the diploma programs compare to a degree? (9:09)
• If you were starting your career today, how would you approach it? (15:04)
• How important is it to have a degree or certificate? (18:42)
• What advice would you give to someone deciding between a diploma or a degree? (25:03)

 

Resources

Online Diploma in Fine Jewellery

Hayley Kruger Jewellery

Follow Hayley on Instagram and Facebook 

Watch the first episode of "The Jewellers Retreat"

 

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