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CGA 21st Annual Conference |
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Save the date! Saturday September 25th and Sunday September 26th, 2010.
The CGA's 21st Annual Gem Conference will be held in Montreal this year. The Montreal School of Gemmology (EGM) is honoured to host the 2010 CGA Gem Conference. Please join us for a Gala dinner Saturday evening as we celebrate the CGA's continuing dedication to excellence in gemmological education and mark the 15th anniversary of the Montreal School of Gemmology.
Sunday's program of lectures and demonstrations will include a variety of topics from diamonds to current gem treatments. Location and registration details will be posted soon along with speaker information and suggested hotels. Please continue to check the CGA and EGM websites (www.ecoledegemmologie.com) for conference updates.
Looking forward to seeing all CGA members and Graduates in Montreal!
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Coloured Gemstone Grading and Valuation Workshop Dates Set |
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New dates have been set for the next Coloured Gemstone Grading and Valuation workshop taught by Helmut Koenig at the CGA office on Avenue Road in Toronto. The next sessions will be held April 16-18 and October 1-3. For further information regarding the course and registration, visit our Advanced Courses page. |
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CGA Gemmology Correspondence Program Approved under PCC Act |
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Approval for the Canadian Gemmological Association's Gemmology Distance Education program has now been received from the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. At this point, all CGA Gemmology Programs providing vocational training in preparation for the CGA's Diploma in Gemmology and FCGmA Fellowship credentials have been fully approved.
Tutoring of currently enrolled correspondence students in both year 1 and year 2 will now recommence, and new applications for these distance education courses are being accepted. |
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CGA Gemmology Program Approved Under Ontario Private Career Colleges Act |
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The Canadian Gemmological Association is pleased to announce that the CGA’s Gemmology Accelerated Program (daytime) has been approved under Ontario’s Private Career Colleges Act. Although the CGA has been teaching gemmology for more than 50 years, and the CGA's FCGmA credentials for professional gemmologist status are recognized worldwide, new regulations in Ontario require that all organizations providing vocational training be registered with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. Furthermore, each program must be independently approved. Under the PCC Act, colleges must meet certain standards for their programs, as well as for their advertising, refund policies and instructor qualifications, all in the interests of protecting the student. Recognition by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, an organization independent of the gem trade, is a tribute to the high quality of education offered through our Professional Gemmology Program.
Classes will commence on Monday, February 8, 2010 and run until May 27, 2010. For further information, please see our Courses/Professional Courses/Daytime page.
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Visit the Classified Ads section on the website to see the latest employment opportunities for gemmologists as well as a posting for a volunteer website administrator.
Registered members of the website may add their own classifed ads and weblinks. Contact the CGA office to find out how. |
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Accessing The CGA Group Insurance Program Just Got Easier |
Canadian Gemmological Association members now have thier own Allstate Insurance internet landing page. The landing page will enable members to get a no obligation quote online and to enter the sweepstakes to win a $1,000 Home Depot gift certificate. Click here to go to the website. |
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New Refractometer Method Introduced At CGA Conference |
Darko Sturman, Curator Emeritus of the Royal Ontario Museum and Duncan Parker, CGA President introduced a new refractometer method at the 50th Anniversary Gem Conference and Graduation. The method includes a handy chart which allows the gemmologist to quickly identify gemstones using maximum refractive index and birefringence. The method can be accessed by signing in to our e-learning center. |
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Show Your Support With CGA Gear |
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The Canadian Gemmological Association is now selling a limited supply of branded items. These attractive items include soft-sided briefcases, insulated stainless steel travel cups and attractive black leatherette writing portfolios with debossed logo. Read more about pricing and preview the new items. |
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