On 31 October and 1 November , London ’ s Goldsmiths ’ Hall will host the UK ’ s biggest careers event for apprentices and students of jewellery and allied trades . Following the huge success of the events since it launched in 2014 the event will deliver even more inspiration , advice and networking opportunities . Make Your Mark is a completely free , tutor – student event open to apprentices , and anyone studying on a UK-based precious-metalrelated course ( full or part-time ) whether at degree level or on a short adult education or private tutored course .
Led by the Goldsmiths ’ Company Assay Office , and supported by the Goldsmiths ’ Company and the Goldsmiths ’ Centre , the event will provide a packed programme of inspiring talks from leading figures in the trade , live demos , an exhibition of entries into the new Make Your Mark Award , careers advice and much more besides .
The organisers are delighted underlining their commitment to nurturing talent and the future of a great British trade .
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Other key elements of the event will include : n A wide range of exhibitors offering advice and guidance n Live demonstrations including diamond cutting , hand engraving and stone setting n Stalls selling books , stones , bullion , tools and much more n A tour of the Goldsmiths ’ Company ’ s renowned library n Make Your Mark Surgery Sessions – your chance for faceto-face advice with experts n Make Your Mark Awards – an exciting design competition that aims to challenge today ’ s students working in precious metal . Prizes will be awarded to the most artistically convincing design , model or finished piece in which precious metal is used with prominence , and where a London hallmark is part of the design . As part of the event , the Goldsmiths ’ Company Assay Office is offering all students attending an exclusive Laser Hallmarking Package for free . This unrivalled package comprises of a 10-year registration and laser software setup in preparation for laser hallmarking .
Experts from the Goldsmiths ’ Company Assay Office and Goldsmiths ’ Centre will also be on hand to offer friendly advice on hallmarking , internships , grants , and training opportunities .
Registration to attend will open shortly . For more information , email info @ assayofficelondon . co . uk or telephone 020 7606 8971 .
Dr Robert Organ , Deputy Warden of the Goldsmiths ’ Company Assay Office , commented : “ At the Goldsmiths ’
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Company , part of our ethos is to encourage and assist people to enter the trade , whether it is through educational workshops , visits to colleges , free library support , precious metal bursaries or apprenticeships .
“ Underlining this support is Make Your Mark . This is the fourth consecutive year that we have run the event - each year we welcome newcomers to the trade who need help with their very first steps , but its success and popularity has also seen attendees return year upon year .
At the Goldsmiths ’ Company , we are very proud to show off our heritage and traditions to the next generation as they are the future of our trade . Our authority and history can be sometimes appear daunting , but we welcome everyone with open arms and aim to cement a lifelong relationship with us .
“ No better way of doing this is the offer to register their own sponsor ’ s mark so they can start to hallmark . This is an important and memorable point in any budding goldsmith ’ s or silversmith ’ s career .”
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‘‘ As part of the event , the Goldsmiths ’ Company Assay Office is offering all students attending an exclusive Laser Hallmarking Package for free
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