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• The Edge is sponsoring two $1,500 scholarships through the 24 Karat Club of the Southeastern United States (SEUS) to support the next generation of independent jewelers.
• The awards target students and early-career professionals pursuing training in gemology, bench work, design, and retail store operations.
• Recipients will be officially recognized during the 24 Karat Club’s 50th Annual Banquet at the Fall Atlanta Jewelry Show.
(SHELTON, CONNECTICUT) – The Edge, the jewelry store management platform used by thousands of independent jewelry retailers across North America, is sponsoring two $1,500 scholarships through the 24 Karat Club of the Southeastern United States (SEUS). The awards support students and early-career professionals training for careers in the jewelry trade, including gemology, bench work and design, and retail store operations.
The independent jewelry store is a family business more often than not, and many owners are now within a decade of handing the store to a son, a daughter, a long-tenured manager, or no one at all. The trades those successors need are learned
through certification programs and apprenticeships that cost money many students may not have. The scholarship sponsorship reflects The Edge’s ongoing commitment to supporting organizations and initiatives that help advance the jewelry industry and its next generation of professionals.
“One of the most important questions facing independent jewelers today is who will carry these businesses forward when the current generation is ready to step back,” said Josh Brenner, CEO of The Edge. “For a young person entering the industry, the cost of a gemology certification, bench program, or other professional training can be a real barrier. These scholarships are a practical way for us to invest in the next generation of talent and help ensure independent jewelry businesses continue to thrive.”
The Edge for Jewelers and the 24 Karat Club of the Southeastern United States have both supported the jewelry trade for decades. The two recipients of this scholarship award will be recognized in front of leadership from both The Edge and the SEUS 24 Karat Club at the club’s 50th Annual Banquet held in conjunction with the Fall Atlanta Jewelry Show.
About The Edge
The Edge is a store management platform built specifically for independent jewelry retailers. More than 4,000 stores use it to run inventory, customer relationships, repairs and custom work, reporting, and daily operations. The company is headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut.
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