May 2026

Beacon Buzz:

Pathways to Career Success

Experiential Learning in Anthrozoology, Business Hospitality & Tourism, Early Childhood Education Studies, Humanities, Human Services, Psychology, and Studio Arts

Opportunities and updates on all things in Anthrozoology, Business Hospitality & Tourism, Humanities, Early Childhood Education Studies, Human Services, Psychology, Studio Arts, and Undeclared for Beacon College undergraduates!

Student Spotlight!

Congratulations to Our Youth Mental Health and Adult Mental Health First Aiders!


The Center for Career Preparation is sending a big congratulations to all of our students who completed their Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, or Adult Mental Health First Aid Training last month.


Students spent a long Saturday earning their certifications. Some students even came two separate Saturday's and got both certifications! Students learned how to handle different mental health crisis situations during the trainings, and at the end all students received their certifications.

Join Circle Logistics for a Mock Phone Screen! Get Entry-Level Role Practice!

Circle Logistics, Inc. - Mock Phone Screen


Get real-world practice with a simulated phone screen! This is your first step in the mock interview process, designed to help you feel confident and prepared for a real hiring conversation.


During this session, a recruiter will lead a 15-minute mock phone screen, covering:


  • Your background and experience overview
  • Behavioral-based questions
  • Questions specific to entry-level scenarios
  • Discussion of your interest in entry-level positions


This event will be held virtually on Wednesday, May 20th 2026, at 1:45 PM.


Participants will receive immediate, constructive feedback to help refine your answers, build confidence, and improve your phone presence.


Each session is 15 minutes long.


Register for this event via Handshake by clicking the button below!

Still figuring out your future?

Start exploring today!

Undeclared? Unsure? No problem.

Discovery is part of the journey. Unlock your interests and explore new possibilities with personalized support from the Center for Career Preparation. Your future is wide open—let's map it out.


Career Planning Tips:


  1. Think about what your interests are, and can you imagine a connection to a future career based on these interests?
  2. What hobbies/extracurriculars have you participated in and excelled?
  3. Research companies, internships, and early careers on Handshake
  4. Explore Beacon's On-Campus Student Employment current openings
  5. Take Career Assessments


Explore the Career Center's Flyer for students who have not yet decided their major here! This flyer also has multiple free Career Assessments to help you find what path is the best for you.



Discuss your goals, questions, interests, or ideas with your Career Advisor by requesting an appointment below!

Wells Fargo 2026 Beyond College Webinar Series!

Join Wells Fargo for their 2026 Beyond College Webinar Series

Please join Wells Fargo for any of the upcoming Beyond College Webinar Series, which help foster professional development, career readiness, and essential life skills designed to engage and support college students and young professionals as you prepare for successful transition from academia to full-time employment. The webinars are open to students from all majors and disciplines. Below is information on this months webinar.


The webinar will be streamed, and participants will receive the webinar link after they successfully register. 


May 26, 2026


Career Opportunities with Wells Fargo

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Eastern Time


*Only those who complete the online registration will receive instructions on how to join the meeting. Registration is limited to individuals aged 18 and older. Attendees under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian complete the registration on their behalf. Parents or legal guardians will only be able to register one minor per email.


Register for this event or other events in the series by clicking the button below!

Stride, Inc. is Hosting a "How to Stand Out: Submitting Confident Applications" Virtual Event!

Want to Build your Confidence Submitting Applications?


Discover how to make your resume shine and apply online with confidence!


This event will be hosted on Wednesday, May 20th from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM



Register for this event by clicking the button below!

Teach For America Summer Career Navigator: Finding Your Path to Purpose - Driven Work


Ready to lead. Ready to launch. Ready for what's next!


Join Teach for America on Tuesday, June 9th at 6:00 P.M. for an exciting webinar!


While many students spend August scrambling to update resumes and navigate job boards while prepping for classes, you can return to campus with your professional identity already built, your financial roadmap set, & a clear path toward a meaningful career! At Teach For America, our mission is built on leadership that closes the distance between wanting to make a difference and knowing how to find a career that actually allows for it. We’re opening our professional playbook to help you find a career path that leads to real impact - whether that is in our classrooms or beyond. 


☀️TFA Summer Career Navigator is a free, virtual series designed specifically for soon-to-be grads. We’ve condensed the key skills young professionals need - like financial agency, transferable leadership, & purposeful career planning - into a streamlined summer cohort to get you ready for competitive roles come fall.


📌 Please Note: One Registration = Full Series Access! By registering for this event, you are signing up for the entire 6-part Summer Career Navigator series. Can’t make every live session? Don't worry - on-demand recordings are automatically sent to all registrants!


Why Join the 2026 Cohort?


Get Ahead of the Pack: Walk into senior year with a polished brand and a resume that translates your experience into high-impact results.

Master Your Money: Gain the financial literacy schools often miss, including how to build a first-year professional budget.

Own Your Impact: Work through imposter feelings with mentors who help you see yourself as the leader you already are.

Earn a Badge! Complete all 6 sessions (live or on-demand) to earn the Career Navigator Digital Badge for your LinkedIn profile!


Series Schedule (Tuesdays/Wednesdays)


🗓️ June 9: Discover & Define Your Leadership


🗓️ June 24: Money & Meaning: Financial Agency


🗓️ July 9: Building a High-Impact Resume & LinkedIn


🗓️ July 21: You Belong in the Lead: Ditch Doubt & Own Your Impact


🗓️August 5: Competitive Candidate: Mastering Apps & Interviews


🗓️ August 11: Mission Launch: Real Stories from the Frontlines of Change


Series at a Glance


When: 6 sessions, June 9 - August 11

Where: Virtual (flexible, on-demand access included)

Who: Rising Seniors + anyone looking to lead with purpose!

The Goal: Complete the series, earn the badge, and be ready to launch your career before your first fall midterm!


Register for this event via Handshake by clicking the button below!

Available Experiential Learning Opportunities

Red Creek Wildlife Center Internship | Schuylkill Haven, PA | Applications open: May 2026


North Carolina Zoo Internship Program | Asheboro, NC | Application deadline: June 1, 2026


New England Aquarium Fall 2026 Internships | Boston, MA | Application deadline: June 1, 2026


Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center Volunteer | Scottsdale, AZ | Ongoing recruitment


Dolphin Research Center Internships | Grassy Key, FL | Application deadline: June 1, 2026


Chimp Haven Animal Caregiver | Keithville, LA | Application deadline: not mentioned


Pacific Wildlife Care Volunteer | Morro Bay, CA | Ongoing recruitment


Georgia Aquarium Internship Fall 2026 | Atlanta, GA | Applications open: June 2026


Big Cat Habitat Volunteer | Sarasota, FL | Ongoing recruitment


Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge Animal Care Internship Fall 2026 | Navarre, FL | Application deadline: not mentioned


A Forever Home Animal Rescue Volunteer | Eustis, FL | Ongoing recruitment

Marriott University Intern | Honolulu, HI | Application deadline: Not mentioned


Great Wolf Lodge Summer Hospitality Intern | Baraboo, WI | Application deadline: Not mentioned


Hershey Hospitality Internship Program | Hershey, PA | Application posted: May 6, 2026


Housekeeping Intern | Chatham, MA | Application deadline: Not mentioned


Omni Care Intern - Recreation | Hilton Head Island, SC | Application posted: April 28, 2026


Harbor View Hotel Hospitality Internship Program | Edgartown, MA | Application deadline: Not mentioned


Summer 2026 - College Intern (Front Office and Recreation) | Sedona, AZ | Application posted: April 23, 2026


Chancey Charm Wedding Planner Intern Program | Multiple Locations | Application deadline: not mentioned


Front Desk Agent | Naples, FL | Application deadline : Not mentioned


Event Planning & Management Internship | Orlando Park, IL | Application deadline: Not mentioned


Park Operations Summer Intern (Ride Operations) | San Diego, CA | Application posted: April 21, 2026

Friends of History Volunteer | Santa Fe, NM | Ongoing recruitment


Field Museum Volunteer | Chicago, IL | Ongoing recruitment


American Museum of Natural History Volunteer | New York, NY | Ongoing recruitment


Hachette Book Group Summer 2026 Basic Books Group Editorial Internship | New York, NY | Application deadline: Not mentioned


High School Editorial Intern | Remote | Application posted: March 23, 2026


National Museum of the United States Army Museum Education Internship | Fort Belvoir, VA | Application deadline: August 7, 2026


Orange County Regional History Center | Orlando, FL | Ongoing recruitment


United States Capitol Historical Society Volunteer | Washington, D.C. | Ongoing recruitment


Heritage Village Museum Volunteer | Sharonville, OH | Ongoing recruitment


Michigan History Center Volunteer | Lansing, MI | Ongoing recruitment

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | Ongoing recruitment


USO Volunteer | Washington, D.C. | Ongoing recruitment


Crisis Text Line Volunteer | Remote | Ongoing recruitment


Trevor Project Volunteer | Remote | Ongoing recruitment


DAV Volunteer | Multiple Locations | Ongoing recruitment


International Rescue Committee REP Youth Mentoring Volunteer | Sacramento, CA | Available until: August 30, 2026


Covenant House Volunteer | Multiple Locations | Ongoing recruitment


Exploited Children Division Intern | Alexandria, VA | Application deadline: Not mentioned


Internship at APA - Leadership Development Institute | Remote | Application posted: March 31, 2026


Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Volunteer | Chicopee, MA | Ongoing recruitment

Center for Maine Contemporary Art | Rockland, ME | Ongoing recruitment


Cathedral Arts Project Volunteer | Jacksonville, FL | Ongoing recruitment


Women's Studio Workshop Volunteer | Rosendale, NY | Ongoing recruitment


Vermont Studio Center Volunteer | Johnson, VT | Ongoing recruitment


Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program Studio Management Internship Opportunity | Williamsburg, MA | Ongoing recruitment


National Gallery of Art Volunteer or Fellowship Program | Washington, D.C. | Ongoing recruitment


Printed Matter, Inc Internships | New York, NY | Applications open: May / June 2026


Leesburg Arts Center Volunteer | Leesburg,, FL | Ongoing recruitment


High Museum of Art Volunteer | Atlanta, GA | Ongoing recruitment


Harry Ransom Center Volunteer | Austin, TX | Ongoing recruitment


Asheville Art Museum | Volunteer | Asheville, NC | Ongoing recruitment

Orlando Science Center Volunteer | Orlando, FL | Ongoing recruitment


Bright Horizons Child Care Intern Teacher | Pittsburgh, PA | Application deadline: May 15, 2026


Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida Volunteer | Orlando, FL | Ongoing recruitment


Youth and Family Programs Summer Internship at Smithsonian Associates (Fall Position) | Washington, D.C. | Application deadline: July 1, 2026


Junior Achievement Volunteer | Multiple Locations | Ongoing recruitment


Step Up Tutoring Volunteer | Remote | Ongoing recruitment


Children Across America Volunteer | Milford, MA | Ongoing recruitment


Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Volunteer | Arlington, VA | Ongoing recruitment


Special Olympics Volunteer | Multiple Locations | Ongoing recruitment


North Florida School of Special Education | Jacksonville, FL | Ongoing recruitment

Please note : Deadlines are subject to change and may close sooner based on the number of applications submitted. We encourage you to not wait, but apply early.

Take charge of your ELO future!

Before you begin your experiential learning opportunity, connect with your Career Advisor to get it pre-approved. This simple step ensures your hours count toward your 80-hour requirement — and keeps you on track to achieving your goals!

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