IIG Revolutionising Gems and Jewellery Sector Students To Professionals

The International Institute of Gemology (IIG) is a premier institute of gems and jewellery education providing in-depth education and training to aspiring professionals. Established as SRDC in 1965 as the 1st education institute for teaching diamond grading, since then there has been no looking back and in 2018 it was rebranded as the International Institute of Gemology with its state-of-the-art infrastructure, industry-oriented curriculum, and collaborations with leading firms and companies and having multiple branches all over India. It is noted as the fastest-growing privately owned education institute for the gems and jewellery industry.

The institute was created with a vision to provide comprehensive education and training in diamond grading and over the years expanded to Gemology, jewellery designing, merchandising, and manufacturing. Technologically advanced courses like CAD, Procreate and corporate programs. The Institute has grown and branched out like a tree with many collaborations with companies like DeBeers, IBJA, Gem-A, Gem E Wizard etc.

With a holistic approach towards teaching, IIG also trains special children with learning disabilities so that they can be empowered to lead the life of their dreams.Corporate Training offered to Companies to upskill their staff to new and advanced learning is a leading department of IIG headed by skilled professionals.

IIG has curated courses and programs keeping in mind the industry norms and standards.  Students from all walks of life come to IIG to learn. The programs are curated with the time frame in mind so that the students can start their careers as soon as they finish learning at IIG. They can choose from short-term courses to long-term courses. From graduate to master’s to diploma – many courses are there to choose from and develop a career. All the courses are backed by an internationally recognised certificate.

The industry relies upon a practical approach to do business, the courses are curated with practical knowledge backed by theoretical knowledge which is perfectly blended for an all-rounded experience in learning the programs.

IIG regularly organises workshops, seminars and guest lectures by industry experts, enabling students to gain insights into the latest trends, technologies, and market dynamics and their related linguistics. Each and every student is given personal attention to groom them to become entrepreneurs.

What are some of the key initiative taken by IIG to produce gem professionals in the gems and jewellery sector?

Gems and Jewellery Industry is a major contributor to the Indian economy. Many students all over India join this industry. IIG has contributed to this industry for nearly 5 decades and trained and skilled over 150000 professionals. Over the years, we have formulated a successful growth curve and the points are as follows

Curriculum and Programs: IIG courses and programs are based on theoretical and practical study after thorough research and development over the decades. 

State-of-the-Art Infrastructure and Learning Environment: IIG classrooms are equipped with modern and state-of-the-art facilities. The environment is friendly and safe for conducive learning. 

Experienced Faculty: IIG is enriched with experienced and expert faculty. Every person in the faculty is well equipped with market knowledge and develops and teaches the students accordingly. 

Factory Visits: The students are taught on theoretical and practical aspects. To enrich their experience a factory visit is arranged so that they become aware of real word experience which will give them insight to the working of the industry to establish their career.

Events and Exhibitions: A student delegate is regularly taken to various exhibitions and events to network and connect. They can visualise the designs and products live which is a part of the curriculum

Collaboration for placements and internships: IIG has collaborated with many leading Gems and Jewellery Companies from the industry. This enables us as an institute to give an assurity to students for job placements and internships to develop their career

How does IIG ensure that the programmes are formulated with the evolving changes of the industry?

IIG as an institute has been operating since nearly 5 decades. Over the years, the Gems and Jewellery industry has evolved and transformed into a very large industry. IIG has a faculty full of experts with knowledge on various subjects. The curriculum is created by using technological expertise which will enable the students to learn about the trade and the sole purpose of the institute is to skill them and prepare them to begin their career.

Theoretical as well as practical training go hand-in-hand at IIG

Theory forms an integral part of the curriculum which forms the basis of education. Practical training involves many aspects which groom the students to prepare for the industry. A diamond cannot be evaluated without using a loupe or a microscope. The practical training teaches and guides the student to become more confident in interacting in the real world. 

Cutting-edge Infrastructure:  At IIG the emphasis on practical learning begins with its state-of-the-art infrastructure. The institution is well equipped with ultra-modern and advanced tools to learn on daily.

Experiential Learning Opportunities:  As stated earlier, IIG organises field trips, industry visits, and participation in exhibitions and trade shows. This enables students to study and compare the industry’s dynamics, interact with professionals, and learn how he practical and theoretical aspects are applied to work.

What kind of steps and actions taken by IIG for the growth of their students?

IIG is a pioneer in the field of Gems and Jewellery education. There are many methods implemented to safeguard the interests of the students which enables them to succeed in this profession

Globally-recognized Certifications: after the completion of the Programs and courses, IIG offers globally recognized certificates that will enable every student to be confident and take up a job or start their own business.

Seminars and Workshops: IIG takes proactive steps to ensure quality education. IIG holds regular seminars with industry stalwarts for students and workshops to enhance their learning experience. Many competitions also take place within the institute to hone the talents of the students.

Participation in Awards: The jewellery designing students are encouraged and their talents are honed for participation in Awarsds related to the Gems and Jewellery industry. This gives the students as well as the institute the recognition. It is a testimony given by IIG for honing the fine talents of the students. 

Differently abled students: children and students who are differently abled are given an opportunity to learn at IIG and empower themselves. They procure jobs through our placements in reputed companies.  

IIG’s contribution to the growth of the gems and jewellery industry in India?

IIG is a premier institute of the gems and jewellery industry in India. Over the decades, keeping up with new technology, content-driven courses, and programs, IIG has maintained the quality of education and skilled more than 1,50,000 students and professionals all over the world. There are many ways we have managed and maintained to keep abreast with our courses and programs.

Unleashing Talent:  IIG has contributed to nurturing talents and skilling them with techniques and methods from gemmology and diamond grading to jewellery design and manufacturing techniques. This enables them to develop their career and progress in their chosen field.

Honing Creativity and Innovation:  The gems and Jewellery industry’s important segment is jewellery. Many students from all over the world join IIG to learn about jewellery design. Their talents are nurtured and honed. Students are encouraged to participate in jewellery designing competitions this boost their morale and they look forward to develop their career further.

Promoting Ethical and Sustainable Practices:  The gems and jewellery industry has evolved over many generations. Each generation and decade has come up with new innovations to enable ease of doing business. It is essential to keep up with the times and be aware of ethical practises for climate change and better living conditions. At IIG we promote ethical practises with complete awareness of environmental issues and labour practises 

What are some of the challenges faced by IIG in producing skilled professionals for the gems and jewellery industry?

The gems and jewellery industry has captivated many generations. It is a known fact that the profession is passed down to the next generation. In such a scenario IIG has faced many challenges and trained many professionals for this industry be it generational or individual people who want to join this industry.

Embracing evolving industry trends:  The gem and jewellery industry is a dynamic industry evolving and changing as per the trends and changes. It has embraced the computer age and evolved and improvised the business accordingly. IIG has been in the forefront embracing the new trends and dynamics and teach students accordingly by honing their talents

Bridge between the industry and students:  The gems and jewellery industry is purely based on skills and talents. We as an education institute bridge the gap between companies and students. Each new talent is skilled in different segments of the industry and the trained professionals join this industry. 

Industry Collaboration:  IIG as an institute runs placement programs to enable students get a job in their chosen field and start their career. It is a win- win situation where the companies benefit with skilled professionals and the students get an opportunity to join the stalwarts of the industry and work shoulder to shoulder with them.

Promoting Entrepreneurship:  Many students join our institute to start their own business or join their ancestral business. IIG creates programs which nurtures their entrepreneurial skills, encourage them and making them aware of the market scenario. IIG has a rich alumnus consisting of past students who have turned entrepreneurs and are successful in their business.

Alumni:  IIG has a dedicated alumni group for ex students and entrepreneurs to network and learn from each other. IIG is ever ready to guide them even after the program is finished. It is a lifetime bonds that surpasses generations.  

Corporate Trainings: IIG offers Corporate Trainings to the Gems and Jewellery business houses to upskill their existing staff. We have been having these Corporate Trainings with many companies and they have reported positive results to IIG for their trainings. The staff has benefitted from the learnings imparted by IIG.