Jewellery training now enjoys generous SkillsFuture Funding

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 May
2021 – As part of a concerted effort by SkillsFuture Singapore,
Workforce Singapore, Enterprise Singapore and the Ministry of Trade and Industry,
and thanks to the strong support of the Singapore Jewellers Association, 28
courses from the Jewellery Design & Management International School (JDMIS)
are now supported under SkillsFuture initiatives. This development ensures that
the jewellery industry in Singapore evolves with the changing economy and
technologies; it enables companies and individuals to remain up to date with
the latest skills and knowledge in this creative field.

Tanja Sadow, the Dean and Director of
JDMIS, said: “We would like to express heartfelt thanks to SkillsFuture
Singapore, the Singapore Jewellers Association and the many passionate
individuals from all agencies, associations and local jewellery business
partners, who worked tirelessly with us to achieve this level of support for
our industry. This is an important step in improving Singapore’s
competitiveness and relevance in the global jewellery stage.”

JDMIS 30-hour professional certification
courses include expert training in gemstone knowledge, classical and digital
jewellery design, jewellery hand-fabrication using traditional methods and new
technologies, fashion jewellery, trends and jewellery business topics. Each
course includes all necessary tools and materials such as gems and precious
metals (which participants keep and take home after class.) Course fees range
from $1,800 to $2,850.

All are now eligible for SkillsFuture
Baseline funding (amounting to $435) for younger Singaporeans and Permanent
Residents. Citizens over 40 can additionally avail of the SkillsFuture
Mid-career enhanced training subsidies (providing total support of $1,450.)
Companies sending staff for training receive similarly generous subsidies as
well as the ability to claim absentee payroll for workers they send for
training. In-line with Singapore’s support for the growth of Small and Medium
Enterprises, these organizations also receive enhanced support for training
their employees in the latest jewellery skills.

Finally, the course tuition fees can be
further offset using SkillsFuture credits given to all Singaporeans aged 25 and
above in an initiative by the government to promote lifelong learning and
encourage Singaporeans to take ownership of their skills development.

With these various options, the JDMIS has
been leveraging SSG’s data interchange initiative to create a simple
SkillsFuture calculator on all of its course pages online. Interested
applicants can quickly determine the level of funding and payable amount for
each course based on their residential status, age and SkillsFuture credits. They
can then enrol and start their training using a streamlined application and
administration process.

Given the recent restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID19 in Singapore, JDMIS has implemented synchronous eLearning options so that students enrolled in ongoing courses can continue their jewellery training online from the comfort and safety of their home.

To learn more about JDMIS and the various
jewellery specialisations available, visit https://jdmis.edu.sg