Celebrating an Era of Extraordinary Leadership

Transitioning from high school to college is not a cakewalk for most students, especially for those who are neurodivergent. That is why Beacon tossed out a lifeline with the college readiness programs established under Dr. Hagerty, such as Navigator PREP Jr., Navigator PREP, Summer for Success and Beacon Foundations. Before students arrive for their first day on campus, they receive guidance and counsel to help them, and their families, adjust to college life with the skills, confidence and resources they need. With strong interest and demand from so many students and families, Dr. Hagerty moved to expand Navigator PREP in 2019 to students attending any college, anywhere. True to the Beacon mission, as well as his own passion for helping all students achieve post-secondary success, these family-centered programs have helped more than 1,200 students enroll at their college or university of choice, nationwide. While enrolled at Beacon, students progress from college readiness to life readiness — preparing them to live “the life abundant” after they earn their degree. Beacon students’ potential extends beyond what they learn in the classroom and employers have taken notice. Through Dr. Hagerty’s vision, the college has established the Jones Center for Career Preparation and secured corporate partnerships with an impressive array of organizations, including Fortune 500 companies such as Dell Technologies, The Walt Disney Company, Johnson & Johnson and Wells Fargo. As a result, 100% of Beacon College students secure internships, and many later continue with those companies after graduation.

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