London Diamond Bourse launches mentor programme

The London Diamond Bourse has launched its inaugural mentor programme designed to offer assist to college students and newcomers within the diamond and jewelry business.

One of many key options of the programme is the supply of a chosen professional mentor to every participant.

These mentors, who possess intensive business expertise and a deep understanding of its intricacies, will have interaction in month-to-month one-on-one conferences with their mentees.

The programme goals to facilitate a “seamless transition” for college students as they enter the business.

The programme additionally gives a spread of academic sources designed to develop the members’ understanding of the diamond and jewelry commerce.

These sources might be made obtainable by way of curated workshops and seminars delivered by business consultants alongside the corporate’s ‘Diamond Sensible Information’ course.

Lastly, programme members can have unique entry to a sequence of networking occasions the place they’ll join with established professionals.

Membership to the programme obtainable on an annual foundation, at £300 per 12 months, or on a month-to-month foundation for £30 inc VAT per 30 days.

Charlotte Rose, who’s main the initiative, stated: “Our Mentor Programme goals to empower and uplift the following era of expertise within the diamond and jewelry business. We’re trying to foster their private {and professional} development, equipping them with the data and abilities wanted to excel of their chosen careers. By bridging the hole between schooling and employment, the programme ensures that mentees are well-equipped to embark on a profitable profession trajectory.”

Alan Cohen, London Diamond Bourse president, added: “Mentor-based coaching programmes are important for data switch, ability growth, personalised steerage, networking and profession development. They foster a tradition of studying, collaboration {and professional} development. We’re delighted to have the ability to present assist on this method to the following era of business professionals.”