Beacon College students will earn a microcredential toward WISE certification through Techtonic SkillCircuits, thanks to a partnership with Jonathan’s Landing. The Techtonic Workforce Academy will host two sessions on Friday, Sept. 19, at the Palace on the Beacon College campus.

From 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Beacon students will participate in the Next Generation of Women in Tech program, which introduces basic tech repair skills through four interactive stations. The unique program is tailored for neurodiverse students and aims to address the gender gap in technology, where women represent roughly 25% of the tech workforce.

In the afternoon from 1:15 to 3:30 p.m., another group of students will participate in the Foundation: A Gateway to Technician Certification program.Also designed for neurodiverse learners, this session focuses on basic cellphone and tablet repair skills through hands-on activities.

Upon completing each session, students will earn a microcredential as a 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 protocols 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,” says Melissa Bradley, director of Beacon’s Juan and Lisa Jones Center for Career Preparation. “These 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.”