Gemological Institute of America
Amit Roy has over a decade of experience in retail market development and management, currently serving as the Manager of Retail Market Development for GIA (Gemological Institute of America) since January 2012. Responsibilities include building relationships with jewelry retailers and overseeing business development across Eastern and North-Eastern India, as well as South India. Prior experience includes roles as Brand Manager at Gitanjali Gems Ltd, where responsibilities encompassed store operations and customer relationship management, and various management positions in the hospitality and retail sectors, such as Shift Incharge at KFC and Floor Manager at United Colors of Benetton. Amit Roy holds a degree in Hospitality and Hotel Administration from the Institute of Hotel Management Delhi, supplemented by foundational education in commerce.
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Gemological Institute of America
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Since 1931, the Gemological Institute of America has been a leading expert on jewelry. Part research institute and part school, GIA is highly respected in the gem industry. If you want to turn your interest in gems into a career, the Gemological Institute is a great place to look. One of the best features of student life at GIA Carlsbad is its location. Just 90 miles from Los Angeles and a short drive from San Diego, the school offers easy access to two of California's most exciting cities. GIA Carlsbad's academics are vocational in nature. All of its programs are geared toward a career in gemology, and include the following subjects: * Graduate Gemologist * Graduate Diamonds, Colored Stones, or Pearls * Accredited Jewelry Professional * Graduate Jeweler * Applied Jewelry Arts The main sources of financial aid at GIA Carlsbad are federal programs. These include Pell grants, SEOG, and subsidized and unsubsidized loans for eligible students. The school also offers over 30 institutional scholarships, many of which are based on merit. The award amount for these scholarships varies from $500 to $18, 000.