Category: Educational Programs for Adults

In the highly competitive world of fine fragrance, true innovation is the ultimate currency, and it is fiercely protected. The largest fragrance creation houses, like Givaudan, Firmenich, and IFF, invest millions in developing unique, patented scent molecules known as “captives.” These proprietary ingredients are not available on the open market and give their creators a… Continue reading How Perfumers Learn to Identify Captive Molecules

The journey to becoming a perfumer has long been shrouded in mystique, a craft passed down through secretive, multi-year apprenticeships. In the mid-20th century, the legendary French perfumer Jean Carles sought to demystify this process, developing a structured, systematic training methodology that remains a cornerstone of perfumery education to this day. The Jean Carles Method… Continue reading The Jean Carles Method: A Perfumer’s Apprenticeship

The Social Stigma Around Late Education For many people over 30, the idea of returning to school or beginning a new educational path can be daunting—not because of academic difficulty, but because of how society views such a decision. There’s a persistent belief that education is something meant for the young, a phase of life… Continue reading Education After 30: Myths and Reality

Assessing Your Goals and Motivations Before selecting an adult education program, it’s essential to understand why you’re pursuing further education. Are you seeking a career change, aiming for advancement in your current job, or fulfilling a personal ambition that was postponed earlier in life? Identifying your long-term and short-term goals will help you focus your… Continue reading How to Choose the Right Education Program for Adults