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Intensive Summer Internship Program in Leesburg

Beacon’s unique Career Immersion Program (CIP) offers an 80-hour supervised, professional internship within local driving or walking distance from Beacon College. Serving as the nexus between learning and practice, students spend three weeks in May earning their required internship hours in their major through one of our CIP partners in Central Florida.

In the Field

CIP students explored careers in game development at UCF’s globally ranked Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy where they learned more about the graduate program for a master of science in interactive entertainment.

Data Graphics hosted our CIP students for a behind-the-scenes tour exploring how computer information systems, web and digital media, and business management work together best serving their clients.

CareerSource Central Florida hosted CIP students for interactive career workshops on employability and interviewing.

CIP students partnered with Lake Cares to learn the business of address food insecurity for our local community. Students learned the impact of volunteering where you work and live.

CIP students experienced the Amazon Fulfillment Center MC01. Through the one-million-square-foot facility, the students learned how robotics and AI directly influence nearly every shipment.

About the Program

Beacon’s Career Center staff provides up to 12 hours of career coaching to each CIP student throughout the program. Strategic student support is achieved through small group onboarding sessions, weekly onsite observations, and regular, daily check-ins with every student and CIP Partner.

Students learn to become self-sufficient through their practice in goal setting, career exploration, problem-solving, and effective communication — all critical skills for a successful transition into the workplace.

In addition to the professional development and experience of each internship site, the program includes several professional networking events, daily meetings with career center staff, and a community service project to establish the importance of team building and care for our local Leesburg community.

What are the dates?

2025 dates are to be announced soon.

What is the cost?

The cost for 2025 is to be announced. It includes room, board, daily travel to the internship site, required CIP polos, all program materials and fees including professional headshots, and other CIP events.

How many internships are available?

For each academic major, at least one internship partner will be available. Each internship site can accept up to five Beacon students. Students learn from their internship partner on the first day of the CIP program.

Application Requirements

Submit the application form and provide a resume, two letters of recommendation, and complete a virtual interview at the Career Center using Big Interview.

Eligibility

Open to all Beacon students, but rising seniors, juniors, and sophomores receive priority.

Application Acceptance

Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested students should apply as soon as possible.

Contact Information

Melissa Bradley

Director of Center for Career Preparation

352-787-1658mbradley@beaconcollege.edu

Chealsie Curts

Coordinator of Career Advisement

352-638-9826ccurts@beaconcollege.edu

Jennifer Turton

Career Advisor

352-638-9755jturton@beaconcollege.edu

Brianna Rivera

Program Assistant

352-638-9809brivera1@beaconcollege.edu

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