Editor’s Note
This article highlights a key transition for students at The Jewelry School, as they move from the classroom to hands-on internships in the local industry. This practical experience is a vital step in bridging their education with real-world careers in the jewelry sector.
The Jewelry School, part of the Andalusian Employment Service (SAE), is beginning the final phase of three of its training programs with the start of the Non-Work Professional Internship Module (PPNL). This stage is crucial for students to complete their training in real work settings. A total of 38 students are ready to join various jewelry sector companies in the province, where they will complete 120 hours of internships between March 17 and April 20.
The internship module arises from the need to connect training with employment, thereby facilitating close collaboration with companies that complement the theoretical part offered at the center. This practical period allows students to consolidate what they have learned and gain direct experience in workshops and companies specialized in jewelry.
Companies interested in hosting one or more young interns can contact the Jewelry School directly to receive details and initiate the relevant collaboration agreement. The 38 students have completed over 1,000 hours of specialized training through three distinct pathways:
Artisanal: stone setting techniques, manufacturing, chemical and mechanical finishing, as well as decoration of jewelry and silverware pieces.
Industrial: jewelry manufacturing, modeling, micro-casting, prototyping, and 3D design.
Design: use of CAD/CAM systems for 3D modeling and prototyping, digital sculpture for jewelry, vector drawing for engraving and laser cutting, and jewelry design.
Participating in this internship program is highly beneficial for companies, as it helps them develop more effective selection processes. During the internship period, companies can identify future employees who have specialized training, handle state-of-the-art technologies applied to jewelry, and possess preparation tailored to current market demands.
It is important to note that no employment relationship is established during the internships. Students have insurance covering accidents and healthcare. Each company assigns a tutor responsible for planning, supervising, and evaluating the work of each student, in coordination with the educational center.
Furthermore, collaboration with companies is key to closing the training cycle and strengthening the local productive fabric, giving the sector the opportunity to incorporate qualified talent that can often be integrated as part of the workforce in the future.