At Beacon College, students follow the four-year Career Development Model. They learn about their values, strengths, career interests, and work attitudes.
The model’s next phase engages students in career exploration, options, and job-shadowing experiences. Through this, students explore different occupations in their chosen career field.
By the third year, students work on goal setting with timelines, internships/field experiences with performance feedback, and workplace communication.
In their senior year, students continue working on internships/field experiences, resume-building, interviewing skills, and job-search strategies.
Our model contributes to a successful transition from college to the workplace or graduate school.
The Juan & Lisa Jones Center for Career Preparation provides one-on-one student and alumni services and assistance with:
- Career coaching & counseling
- On-campus student employment
- Professional Development
- Leadership Development
- Résumé and cover letter development
- Training workshops
- Internships/job search and application
- Employment application completion/submission
- Interviewing skills
- Career fairs and networking events
- On-campus recruiting
- Job board listings
- The GAP Professional Career Closet
- Transition planning
- Alumni connections
- Application to graduate school
The Juan & Lisa Jones Center for Career Preparation works with local and national businesses and organizations. These partnerships afford students job shadowing, internships, and employment opportunities.
The Getzel, Admire, Professional (GAP) Career Closet
Getzel wardrobe for men and Admire for ladies is a resource for Beacon students that allows students to dress for success for career fairs, interviews, and the workplace.
Visit the Juan & Lisa Jones Center for Career Preparation GAP for career gear such as suits, blazers, skirts, and button-down shirts to help you make a positive lasting impression as you enter the professional world.
Location:
The GAP closet is located at:
Lisa Jones Center for Career Preparation
100 Meadow St, Leesburg, FL
Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Please check in at the front desk.
Clothing Donations:
Acceptable items include full suits, jackets/blazers, professional shirts, slacks, skirts, professional dresses, ties, briefcases, and portfolios. To drop off donations call: 352-638-9821
Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
