Beacon College students will be earning a microcredential toward Wireless Industry Services Excellence Certification through Techtonic SkillCircuits powered by a partnership with Jonathan’s Landing.
From 12 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, 14 Beacon College students will participate in the Foundation: A Gateway to Technician Certification program provided by Techtonic SkillCircuits at the Palace on the Beacon College campus. Through this unique program that is tailored for neurodiverse students, they will learn basic cellphone and tablet repair skills through four interactive repair stations. At the completion of the program, the students will earn a microcredential as the first step toward WISE Certification.
The WISE certification sets the industry standard for mobile device repair technicians and retailers, ensuring adherence to safety and best practices.
“Experiential learning is an integral part of every academic program at Beacon, and we’re thrilled to partner with Jonathan’s Landing offering this unique technician certification program for our students,” explained Melissa Bradley, director of Beacon’s Center for Career Preparation. “These unique programs allow our students the opportunity to discover hidden strengths and talents, which lead to increased confidence in their abilities to navigate their career paths through practical experience that can lead to high-need employment pipelines.”
Jonathan’s Landing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a vision to build the world’s most comprehensive residential community for adults with autism across the spectrum of needs. Based in Orlando, the organization focuses on an ambitious life and work commitment – to build housing for 500 adults with autism and create 5,000 jobs and meaningful work opportunities.