Beacon of Light: New App Connects Students with Career Opportunities
LONDON, May 17 – A new digital platform called 'Beacon of Light' has launched to help young people plan their careers. The free app connects students with mentors, training programs, and potential employers. Its creators say it aims to provide clear guidance for those starting their professional journey.
Developers at the non-profit Future Skills Initiative have been working on the project for over a year. "We have been developing this tool because many students feel lost after finishing their studies," said project lead Anya Sharma. "Before we launched, we had already tested it with hundreds of users in colleges."
The app offers personalized advice based on a user's qualifications and interests. It features virtual interviews for practice and lists available internships and apprenticeships. Users can also search for scholarships and grants to help fund further education.
Early feedback has been positive. "I had been looking for work experience for months without success," said 19-year-old user Leo Chen. "Beacon of Light showed me an opportunity at a local tech company. I've now started an internship there."
The platform is currently available in the UK, with plans to expand to other countries next year. Organizers hope it will become a key resource for the next generation entering the workforce.
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According to the article, why did the developers create the 'Beacon of Light' app?
Present Perfect Continuous
Use the present perfect continuous to talk about actions that started in the past and are still continuing.
“"We have been developing this tool because many students feel lost after finishing their studies," said project lead Anya Sharma.”
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Scenario: You meet a classmate who is looking for an internship and you want to recommend the app.
- 01“You should try the Beacon of Light app.”
- 02“It can show you available internships.”
- 03“Let me help you set it up.”
Register tip · B1: simple and direct, neutral tone
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Beacon of Light: New App Connects Students with Career Opportunities
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