February 26, 2025
Beacon College Partners with Jonathan’s Landing for Technician Certification Program
By Cindy Peterson
Beacon College Partners with Jonathan’s Landing for Technician Certification Program
Beacon College students will be earning a microcredential toward WISE Certification through Techtonic SkillCircuits powered by a partnership with Jonathan’s Landing.
On Wednesday, Beacon College students participated 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 Wireless Industry Service Excellence (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.”
Photos provided by Mary Wymer
Originally from the small town of Berryville, Arkansas, Cindy has become a multimedia specialist in journalism, photography, videography, and video editing. She has a B.S. in Communications from the University of Central Arkansas and produces Style Magazine's Sports Hub Podcast and the Healthy Living Podcast. She also produces for Beacon College’s Telly Award-winning PBS show, “A World of Difference.” When she isn’t working, Cindy loves traveling the National Parks with her husband , Ryan, and son, David, photographing wildlife.
