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Jewelers Mutual & SCAD Bench Education Endowment

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Historic, multimillion dollar 10-year alliance

— set to develop the next generation of bench jewelers

Jewelers Mutual Group, the insurer and business solutions provider dedicated to the jewelry industry since 1913, has partnered with SCAD to support bench jeweler education. Bench jewelers are highly trained artisans who create, repair, and modify jewelry using specialized techniques and tools.

Together, Jewelers Mutual and SCAD will address an alarming shortage of these artisans through a 10-year, $10 million dollar alliance, including an annual scholarship program and enhancements to academic programming. These efforts will expand the pool of commercial-ready bench jewelers and improve student and graduate access to retailers, manufacturers, and designers.

Jewelry student works on equipment in Fahm Hall

Investing in people, craft, and careers

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Through the Bench Education Endowment (B.E.E.), Jewelers Mutual and SCAD will build a sustainable, long-term solution to the industry's most pressing challenges over the next decade.

  • Expands access to scholarships for students pursuing bench careers
  • Enhances curriculum and programming aligned with modern commercial practices
  • Invests in advanced tools and equipment that mirror real-world environments
  • Strengthens career pathways through internships, apprenticeships, mentorship, and hiring

"We are committed to helping close the bench jeweler talent gap by supporting education that prepares SCAD students for real-world careers and strengthens the industry for generations to come."

— Scott Murphy, chief executive officer, Jewelers Mutual

Donor recognition and benefits

Visionary

$25,000+

  • The name of your company prominently displayed on the donor wall inside the jewelry building.
  • Prime table placement at the SCAD Jewelry Career Fair and virtual career fair(s).
  • The opportunity to be a featured guest speaker in jewelry classes during the school year.
  • Premier access to interview top students and graduates for internships, apprenticeships, and open roles.
  • Complimentary access to SCAD's student and alumni résumé database.
  • A private tour of SCAD Savannah and SCAD Museum of Art (MOA) for up to four guests.
  • Preferred rates at SCAD-preferred hotels near university buildings.
  • Complimentary tickets to MOA for up to eight guests.
  • Reserved seating for up to four people at a SCAD signature event of your choice.
  • B.E.E. pin designed by SCAD students and alumni.

Become a visionary

Champion

$5,000+

  • The name of your company prominently displayed on the donor wall inside the jewelry building.
  • Premier access to interview top students and graduates for internships.
  • Complimentary access to SCAD's student and alumni résumé database, including the ability to post apprenticeships and open roles.
  • B.E.E. pin designed by SCAD students and alumni.

Become a champion

Friend

$750+

  • The name of your company prominently displayed on the donor wall inside the jewelry building.
  • B.E.E. pin designed by SCAD students and alumni.
  • Commemorative B.E.E. leather-bound notebook and pen set.

Become a friend

You can also choose your own donation amount.

Dazzle in the art and business of jewelry

The SCAD jewelry program is recognized as the largest and most comprehensive in the U.S., a key adornment in the lauded SCAD School of Fashion.

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