At the time when mass production of gold jewelry in the United States had found its center in Providence, a woman named Katharine Ryan Gibbs would begin a radical experiment. Jewelers and goldsmiths had made Providence their base of operation since colonial times, helping this Rhode Island seaport give birth to the costume jewelry industry. By the turn of the 20th century, manufacturers were shipping their golden treasures to locations throughout the world. Since that day, other Katharine Gibbs Schools have followed in locations across the eastern seaboard, all committed to educating individuals for careers. While the schools were founded to train secretaries, they now offer courses in information technology and visual communications.
Some schools offer courses that lead to associate degrees.
Today, the Providence Katharine Gibbs School remains as a proud reminder that dreams do come true. Copyright 2001 Katharine Gibbs School. No information may be duplicated without Gibbs Providence permission.