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
Cindy serves as Executive Editor of Style Magazine and is a multimedia specialist in journalism, photography, videography and video editing. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from the University of Central Arkansas and produces Style Magazine’s Sports Hub Podcast and Style Podcast. Cindy also serves as a producer for Beacon College’s Telly Award-winning PBS show, “A World of Difference.” When she isn’t working, Cindy enjoys traveling to national parks with her husband, Ryan, and son, David, while photographing wildlife — especially squirrels.
