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Welcome to our Beacons news page to learn about some of the things Beacons and our trainees are doing!

Beacons is "kindness certified" by Kids for Peace nonprofit.

On July 6th, 2022, the international Kids for Peace organization recognized Beacons, Inc. as a "kindness certified" nonprofit partner....

Lots coming in July! Summer workshops, PathFinder and Project Inspire!

Carlsbad, CA - As the spring sessions of PathFinder and Explorer come to a close, our Beacons team is busy gearing up for July! The...

Beacons selected as one of four organizations for Project Inspire grant.

Beacons is pleased to announce its selection as one of four organizations in San Diego County selected by the San Diego Workforce...

Beacons to host its first 2022 "Open House" on May 13, 2022, 12 - 2 pm.

Carlsbad-based Beacons, Inc. will host its first Open House for 2022 on Friday, May 13, 2022 from 12 - 2 pm to share information about...

Application for Beacons summer workshops is now open!

May 1, 2022 - The online application for PathFinder's summer workshops is now open for sign-ups! Beacons offers 16 workshops during the...

New Explorer vocational training option almost filled, and off to a great start!

April 1, 2022, Beacons expanded its successful PathFinder program by adding the Explorer division to provide vocational training...

LIFT improvements urged by Beacons self-advocates.

Self-advocates Kevin Bath, Thomas Miller and Lisa Rowland-Goldman were tired of the problems they experienced with the LIFT paratransit...

Making dreams a reality for a Beacons PathFinder artist

PathFinder Director Tyler Hershey and Creative Design instructor Courtney Smith support artist Joe Kellett at North County Address.

Beacons named as a "Nonprofit of the Year" finalist, second year in a row.

The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce announced the finalists for its Carlsbad Business Achievement & Distinction" Awards ("CBAD" awards),...

Beacons adds PathFinder Explorer to increase access to post-secondary vocational training

The State of California's Employment First Policy makes employment of individuals with developmental disabilities one of the state's...

Former Beacons president recognized as a 2022 "Woman of Impact" by Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce

In celebration of Women's History Month in March, the Carlsbad Chamber Commerce recognized local leaders for their contributions in the...

100% of Beacons' fall PathFinder trainees employed within a month

Competitive integrated employment a reality for Beacons trainees

Beacons' Navigator community integration division earns high marks from all

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