(PRESS RELEASE) The deadline for the 2017 MJSA Education Foundation Scholarships is Friday, June 2nd. If you are a student, or know a student, encourage them to learn more by clicking here to apply today!
Undergraduate and graduate students who intend to pursue a career in the jewelry industry are awarded thousands of dollars from the MJSA Education Foundation each year. MJSA strongly encourages students who are currently enrolled or have been accepted to a jewelry-related program at accredited colleges and universities to apply. Students enrolled at proprietary trade schools and gemological programs are also eligible to apply.
Applicants are assessed on the basis of design excellence, academic record, marketability, recommendations, and financial need. Students must be U.S. citizens, although the jewelry program in which they are enrolled can be located outside the United States. To apply, go to the Rhode Island Foundation login page to register. After students register, the link will take them directly to the MJSA Education Foundation Jewelry Scholarship application.
NEW FOR 2017: In addition to MJSA’s annual scholarships, students enrolled in jewelry design, jewelry making, or other jewelry-related degree programs at colleges, universities, and technical schools in the state of Rhode Island are eligible for a special grant of $2,500, donated by the Providence Jewelers Club Foundation. The deadline in Friday, June 2nd.
Closing With Confidence: How Bailey's Fine Jewelry Achieved Outstanding Results With Wilkerson
When Trey Bailey, President and CEO of Bailey's Fine Jewelry, decided to close the Crabtree location in Raleigh, North Carolina after 15 years, he knew the decision needed to be handled with intention and professionalism. The goal was clear: exit the location while maintaining financial strength and honoring the store's legacy.
Having worked with Wilkerson successfully in the past, Bailey understood the value of their comprehensive approach. "They understood both the emotional and financial sides of the store closing sale," Trey explains. "Their reputation for professionalism, results and care made it a very easy decision."
The results exceeded expectations. Wilkerson helped Bailey's sell through significant inventory while maintaining the dignity of the closing process. "They don't just run a sale, they help close a chapter in the best way possible," Bailey says, strongly recommending Wilkerson to any jeweler facing a similar transition.
