84. A Jewellery Degree vs. A Jewellery Diploma with Hayley Kruger

<p>So you’ve decided you want to pursue a career in jewellery: Now what? In this episode, Jewlellers Academy Mentor Hayley Kruger shares her best advice for people who are interested in jewellery making. She also breaks down the differences between a jewellery making degree and a diploma programme and shares some practical pros and cons to help you choose between the two paths.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p>Episode Recap:</p> <ul> <li>In this episode we’re talking with Hayley Kruger, a mentor for our diploma programme (0:51)</li> <li>How did you come to be a jeweller? (2:13)</li> <li>What do people need to know when coming into the jewellery industry? (4:33)</li> <li>What are the pros and cons of getting a degree in jewellery making? (6:17)</li> <li>How do the diploma programs compare to a degree? (9:09)</li> <li>If you were starting your career today, how would you approach it? (15:04)</li> <li>How important is it to have a degree or certificate? (18:42)</li> <li>What advice would you give to someone deciding between a diploma or a degree? (25:03)</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Resources</p> <p><a href= "https://www.jewellersacademy.com/diploma-in-fine-jewellery">Online Diploma in Fine Jewellery</a></p> <p><a href="https://hayleykruger.com/">Hayley Kruger Jewellery</a></p> <p>Follow Hayley on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/hayleykruger/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HayleyKrugerJewellery/">Facebook<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxVjN99lo_g">Watch the first episode of “The Jewellers Retreat”</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Find Jewellers Academy on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/jewellersacademy/"><strong>Instagram</strong></a> and <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/jewellersacademy/"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p>