RAPAPORT... The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) terminated its agreement with the owners of its licensee school in Florence, Italy. The party that owns the school provided GIA educational programs through the license agreement, but the owners intend to file for bankruptcy.
''Our commitment is to the students who are enrolled in the Florence school,'' said Donna Baker, GIA's president. ''We’re trying to locate them and help them navigate their plans for the future.''
GIA is in search of students who have registered for upcoming classes at the licensee school in Florence to provide them with other options. Current enrollees will be offered the opportunity to continue their education, including transitional assistance to other GIA campus locations, GIA Distance Education, or a full refund for those who elect not to continue.
Baker added, ''GIA is stepping in to offer alternatives to all enrolled students who contact us. Although the school in Florence is not owned nor controlled by GIA, we are deeply concerned about the students and want to ensure they receive the finest gemological education.''
GIA will look for opportunities to work with Italian trade organizations to offer educational seminars in Italy.
Students who require assistance should contact GIA at GIAFlorenceHelp-at-gia.edu or call 760.603.4001 and must have proof of payment
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