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In this Issue: Designing under pressure, gem trends, tool testing, and more. Click here to read the online articles.

The CASE Awards are Jewelers of America’s national design competition, celebrating exceptional creativity, craftsmanship, and jewelry design excellence. New this year, members of MJSA are also invited to participate. Click here to learn more.

The MJSA Mentor & Apprenticeship Program, which provides jewelers with the tools needed to recruit and train qualified workers, has been approved by the U.S. Department of Labor as the industry’s first nationally recognized Registered Apprenticeship Program. The designation enables participants to receive expert help with registering an apprenticeship program in their states, as well as with navigating the path toward available state funding (including potential tax credits). Click here to learn more.

From awarding scholarships to spurring apprenticeships to providing continuing professional education, the MJSA Education Foundation provides career and training initiatives for anyone with a passion for designing and making jewelry. And thanks to the support of our sponsors and donors, it continues to connect jewelers with rewarding careers. Click here to see all of our sponsors and donors.

Thank you to the Foundation’s Diamond Sponsor:

Gemvision has released MatrixGold 3.11, featuring updates that streamline the jewelry design process. Available from MJSA member Gemvision. Click here for more details.

Designed around a dual-laser platform, the xTool F2 Ultra supports engraving, embossing, and cutting across a wide range of materials. Available from MJSA member Rio Grande. Click here for more details.