Gemological Institute of America
Paul Mattlin is a seasoned professional in the gemology and online education fields, currently serving as Senior Manager of Online Education at GIA since January 2012, after holding various roles including Manager and Supervisor of Distance Education. Prior experience includes serving as Director of Sales at C.J. Charles Jewelers, Gemologist at Brilliant Earth, and a Gemologist/Sales Associate at Derco Fine Jewelers. Prior to the jewelry industry, Paul worked as a Systems Engineering Integration Analyst at SAIC and as a Web Editor at Caldiatech. Educational qualifications include a Cert GA in Gemology from Gem-A and multiple degrees from GIA, including Graduate Jeweler and Graduate Gemologist.
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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.