In September 2022, Tiffany & Co. became the first LVMH Maison to bring Métiers d’Excellence to the U.S., welcoming the first cohort of eight apprentices to New York City. Launched in 2014, LVMH’s Métiers d’Excellence institute was created to continue LVMH’s legacy of savoir faire for posterity through apprenticeship programmes, mentoring, school visits and tours. The Métiers d’Excellence Apprenticeship programme is one of Tiffany Atrium’s premier programmes under its Education pillar, which works to continuously provide opportunities that supports long-term growth and the development of students and institutions while inspiring the next generation of talent. “The Métier d’Excellence apprentices join us from a broad range of industries and experiences, and their perspectives have helped Tiffany & Co. be more innovative and see our work in a new way,” said Mary Bellai Global Chief Human Resources Officer. “The programme also works to build a strong pipeline of talent for bench jewellers.”