【Córdoba, Spa】SAE Jewelry School Recognizes 57 Companies for Their Collaboration with the National Reference Center

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Editor’s Note

This brief report highlights a positive collaboration between industry and vocational training. The recognition of 57 jewelry companies by the National Reference Center and the Córdoba Jewelry School underscores the vital role businesses play in supporting skilled trades education. The described atmosphere of unity and mutual commitment is an encouraging model for workforce development.

Recognition Ceremony for 57 Jewelry Companies

On February 22, the National Reference Center (CRN) and the Córdoba Jewelry School presented recognitions to 57 jewelry companies for their collaboration with this training center of the Andalusian Employment Service (SAE). Visitors described the event as “heartwarming,” highlighting the closeness between business owners and those responsible for training future jewelers. The event also showcased the unity between companies, the CRN, and students, with all parties focused on the future and growth of the sector.

Andalusia’s Minister of Employment, Enterprise, and Self-Employment, Rocío Blanco, participated in the event and presented the recognitions to the 57 jewelry companies. During the same ceremony, the Andalusian official also presented diplomas to students from the latest training program.

A total of 70 students received diplomas, specifically from the training pathways in Artisanal Jewelry, Jewelry Design and Industrial Manufacturing, and the Computer-Aided Design course.

Official Remarks on Training Alignment
“The fact that companies and students have shared the spotlight at this event highlights that the training programs designed by public administrations must align with the needs and demands of the productive sector, which increasingly requires more specialized and specific skilled labor,” stated Minister Rocío Blanco.
She further emphasized, “The training actions of the Jewelry School have a very positive impact on the productive sector and the labor market of Córdoba, with the job placement rate of this training center having increased in recent years and currently reaching around 80%.”
New 2023 Training Program

The Córdoba Jewelry School plans to launch several training actions in March as part of the new 2023 program:
• Silverware Article Production (620h)
• Jewelry Repair (590h)
• Basic Jewelry Manufacturing Operations (300h)
• CAD/CAM Systems for 3D Modeling and Prototyping Applied to Jewelry (300h)
These four training actions are included in the four training pathways the School will offer.

For this year’s new program, a series of changes have been introduced to the composition of the offered training pathways. These changes are based on the conclusions reached in the training needs study conducted by the National Reference Center among Spanish companies in the jewelry sector. Modifications include the creation of two new training pathways: one with more basic specialties and another focused on computer-aided design. Additionally, company internships for courses have been added, which were not previously available.

“We aim to better align with the most in-demand professional profiles to improve employability and boost the competitiveness of jewelry companies through the qualification of their human resources,” the school stated regarding these changes.

The new training program consists of 14 courses aimed at the unemployed. Twelve of these are distributed across 4 training pathways, and the remaining 2 are scheduled individually. The training pathways are as follows:

Pathway 1. Industrial Manufacturing of Jewelry Articles (1050h – 80h internship)
• Silverware Article Production
• Wax Modeling Applied to Jewelry
• Microfusion Techniques in Jewelry and Silversmithing

Pathway 2. Artisanal Jewelry (1110h – 80h internship)
• Jewelry Repair
• Silverware Article Production
• Mechanical and Chemical Finishing Techniques for Jewelry and Silverware Pieces

Pathway 3. Fire Setter (New) (620h – 120h internship)
• Basic Jewelry Manufacturing Operations
• Jewelry Manufacturing Techniques

Pathway 4. Design Software (New) (890h – 120h internship)
• CAD/CAM Systems for 3D Modeling and Prototyping Applied to Jewelry
• Digital Sculpture Applied to Jewelry
• Vector Drawing Applied to Engraving and Laser Cutting
• Photo Retouching Applied to Jewelry

The two individual training actions are Basic Jewelry Manufacturing Operations and Jewelry Repair, and they are scheduled to be announced starting in May.

List of Recognized Companies

Acteon Fabricación de joyería 2020, S.L.; Aguilar de Dios, S.A.; Alea Parque, S.L.; Alias Concept, S.L.; Alfonso Muñoz Fernandez, S.A. Almufer; Alejandro Carrero Jewelry; Álvaro Larrosa Furest; Aguamarina Joyas; Antonio Algar Díaz, S.L.; Antonio López Montero, S.L.; Antonio Millán Gordillo, S.L.; Asta Joyas, S.L.; Blue Ocean Concept, S.L.; CHJoyeros Grupo 3 SL; Claus Unión, S.L.; Concepción Fernández Alonso (KUKKA); Creaciones Espaliú Berdud S.L.; Dayal Jewels Dl Trendz; Dip 3D Información; Diseños Carodi, S.L.; Ensayos y Contraste de Metales preciosos de Andalucía, S.L.U.; Emilio León Orfebre; Engasur XXI, C.B.; Facet Jewellery Solutions, S.A.; FMF Joyero 1950, S.L.; Fornituras Valenzuela, S.L.; Futunior 2022, S.L.; Goldfilled Córdoba Joyeros, S.L.; Ildefonso Díaz, S.L.; Innovaline Tecnología Industrial S.L.; Jose Lopez García, S.L.

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⏰ Published on: March 01, 2023