Gemological Institute of America
Monica Colunga is an experienced Executive Assistant currently supporting the Chief Information Officer at the Gemological Institute of America since May 2022. Prior to this role, Monica served as an Executive Assistant at Wastvedt & Company and held various positions at Kisco Senior Living, where responsibilities included project coordination, operations management, and administrative support. Previous experience also includes serving as an Administrative Assistant to the President at Investment Property Group and roles at Starwood Vacation Ownership. Monica holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from California State University, San Bernardino, and has completed courses in Real Estate Law and Kisco Hospitality Standards.
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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.