Fostering new talent

The long-term success of Richemont depends on recruiting and retaining talented people. The following are examples:

Piaget sponsors "Les Ecoles de la rue du Louvre" in Paris which is managed by the French Jewellery Association.

The traditional know-how and skills required by high level jewellery work is becoming more scarce. Piaget’s policy is to develop new talent that will meet the Maison’s future requirements through supporting the school and providing the best students with training opportunities.

A.Lange & Söhne’s apprenticeship programme, now in its 13th year addresses the scarce supply of specialists in the German watchmaking industry. Each year the Maison engages around a dozen young men and women for three-year apprenticeships as watchmakers or toolmakers at its own watchmaking school.

Some Maisons also work to support and encourage new talents in the arts, though not for employment purposes.

Montblanc has a long history of supporting arts and culture. Each year, the Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award is conferred on outstanding art patrons whose personal commitment and achievements deserve wider recognition. Montblanc’s Young Artist World Patronage gives artists the platform to present their name and talent to a broader public and the international art scene in particular.
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Cartier’s Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain has promoted the work of contemporary artists since 1984. The Fondation’s collection showcases many different art forms including painting, sculpture, video, photography, installations, design and filmmaking. Over the years, it has placed a particular focus on supporting the work of young artists at the start of their careers. Taking advantage of the Fondation’s well-established international network, many exhibitions tour the world taking up residency in prestigious art venues. http://fondation.cartier.com