MISSION AND VISION

The mission of the Office of Career Development is to educate, support, and assist in the growth of high school students as they explore and further understand themselves through their work in a variety of professional settings. Participating in this program will help students apply skills learned from the classroom and discover new career interests and develop new skill sets.  Additionally, students will gain valuable experiences as they develop into young professionals, and begin making connections within our community.  They will not only grow as individuals, but also learn the value of a Catholic-Jesuit education within a professional network.  

What We Offer

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  • Career Development Presentations

    Grade-level programs are available to high school students through classroom presentations and workshops.

    Topics such as resume writing, what it means to bring value to a team, creating a LinkedIn profile, and developing professional skill sets are all essential to our program’s goals and will be covered. Topics will be evaluated on an annual basis to ensure that the lessons taught are relevant to today’s society.
  • Professional Headshots

    Seniors are offered the opportunity to take a professional headshot and are assisted in creating their LinkedIn profile.
  • Summer Internships

    An internship provides real-life, hands-on experience that enables students to apply what they have learned in the classroom and acquire new skills along the way. Duration: Minimum three to five days. This opportunity is made available to Belen rising juniors and seniors. 

    Stay tuned for more information on how students can apply for summer 2026 internships. 
  • Who can participate in a summer internship?

    • Students currently in 10th/11th grade who have:
      • A good conduct record with a desire to learn about a particular profession.
      • Submitted a completed internship application on time (Application instructions are sent to all students and parents in the early spring).
      • Attended the “Onboarding Meeting” Seminar (late spring)
    • Participation in our summer internship program is capped at 100 students.
  • Beyond Belen Networking and Mentorship Program

    Beyond Belen is a program offered to current juniors and seniors where students are paired with an alumni mentor based on career interests. Students are given the opportunity to ask questions at our annual meet and greet breakfast on campus and gain a deeper understanding of a career they would like to explore in the future. The Belen Alumni Association is made up of a group of highly motivated and intelligent men who are constantly searching for ways to give back and the Beyond Belen program is a testament to their service. 

    Mentee Expectations: Attend a brief training prior to the event as well as a debriefing session.

    Mentor Expectations: Follow up with your mentee throughout the course of his career and educational journey. Be open to giving advice and offering any other connections you may have to better serve the mentee and expand his network of professionals. Lastly, never lose sight that some mentees may reach out a few years down the road once they have a better understanding of their career path. 

CONTACT US

For more information on how to get involved with this program, please email careerdevelopment@belenjesuit.org
"I appreciated the time I spent at GAIL and the knowledge and wisdom I was able to learn from the whole team there. I particularly enjoyed learning about the AI voice feature on Elevenlabs and am grateful to Roly Vicaria '03 for the opportunity to learn and experiment with it. - Diego Martinez '27
 
"I am really grateful for the internship I received from the Office of Career Development this past summer. It allowed me to see firsthand the responsibilities and practices of ENT specialists. Dr. Yohan was great and taught me about the autonomy of the human ear channels as well as the throat. I was Introduced to a variety of clinical diagnostic procedures they perform one being the nasal endoscopy. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity. I learned so much on a firsthand basis, none of which I would have been able to elsewhere. " - Nathan Samuel '27
BELEN JESUIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL
500 SW 127th Avenue, Miami, FL 33184
phone: 305.223.8600 | fax: 305.227.2565 | email: communications@belenjesuit.org
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School was founded in 1854 in Havana, Cuba, by Queen Isabel II of Spain.  The task of educating students was assigned to the priests and brothers of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), whose teaching tradition is synonymous with academic excellence and spiritual discipline.  In 1961, the new political regime of Cuba confiscated the school's property and expelled the Jesuit faculty.  The School was re-established in Miami the same year, and over the next decade, continued to grow. Today, Belen Jesuit is situated on a 34-acre site in western Dade County, just minutes away from downtown Miami.