Pathways to Careers Program (P2C)

Note: Applications are now open for 2025; the WITC scholarship is merging into the P2C program. Prospective students interested in WITC should apply for P2C using the instructions on this page.

About P2C

The P2C Program is focused on preparing under-resourced individuals for college success, immediate jobs, and great careers! Dunwoody works with community organizations and industry partners to identify and build relationships using mentors, hands-on activities, and academic support.

 

The program has two chapters:

P2C Program Eligibility

To be considered for Chapter One, P2C–Youth, you must:

  • Be a current high school junior or senior
  • Be interested in a technical career
  • Be able to attend monthly meetings throughout the academic year, and attend a three-week summer
    experience
  • Must complete the FAFSA or be part of the MN Dream Act program and be able to demonstrate a high financial need
  • Current seniors must complete the FAFSA or DACA form prior to the application deadline

To be considered for Chapter Two, P2C–Adult, you must:

  • Be a post-traditional adult with a high school diploma, GED, or post-secondary education
  • May be referred to P2C through one of our partnering organizations
  • Must complete the FAFSA or be part of the MN Dream Act program and be able to demonstrate a high financial need
  • Be able to attend monthly meetings throughout the academic year
  • Must be a new incoming Dunwoody College student

Program benefits

  • A scholarship of up to $10,000/year for two years
  • Stipends for textbooks and program participation
  • Formal mentoring by professionals from the technical sector
  • A child care stipend of up to $1,500/year for two years (if eligible)
  • A cohort experience, including monthly professional development workshops
  • One-on-one advising from P2C staff and additional wrap-around support
  • Access to internships and part-time job opportunities starting your first year
  • A mandatory summer orientation for all students in the cohort

P2C Information Sessions

Interested in learning more about P2C and how to apply? Join us for a virtual information session. Sessions are held 4 – 5 p.m. Central Time on the following dates:

  • March 12, 2025

About P2C for Youth

P2C for Youth Application Process

Applications are currently open and due by April 15, 2025.

Here’s what you need to do to apply:

  • Submit your P2C scholarship application, including essay
  • Please note that the application includes an essay. Your essay can be submitted in doc, docx, rtf, or pdf form and uploaded via the application
  • Note that you can choose to submit your essay to p2c@dunwoody.edu if you don’t have it ready when you submit your online application
  • Send your transcript (a 2.5 GPA or higher is required)
  • Complete your 25-26 FAFSA. Dunwoody School Code: 004641
  • Complete an interview with P2C staff. You will be provided with a link to schedule an interview once you have completed your scholarship application.

Send your completed application and related materials electronically, by email, or by mail:

ELECTRONICALLY:

Fill out the P2C Scholarship application 

BY EMAIL:

p2c@dunwoody.edu

BY MAIL:

P2C — Pathways to Careers
Dunwoody College of Technology
818 Dunwoody Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55403

P2C for Youth Summer Experience

Juniors and Seniors must be able to participate in the three-week summer experience to be selected in chapter 1.

The P2C Summer Experience Program is an opportunity for students to explore in-demand technical career paths during an immersive and engaging three-week summer experience aimed at preparing high school juniors and seniors for college. During the three weeks, students will visit job sites, talk with industry partners, create meaningful connections with Dunwoody faculty and peers, and complete hands-on projects in a variety of technical fields through fun and encouraging ways.

Students will receive an hourly stipend during the summer experience, which takes place June 9 – 27, 2025.

P2C for Youth Selection of Recipients

We take a holistic reviewing approach to all completed applications which is conducted by a committee of various Dunwoody College faculty and staff. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated need, commitment to gain a technical degree and anticipated success in the program. P2C recipients will be selected from a pool of qualified applicants with consideration given to those who demonstrate the greatest financial need.

Not all applicants to the program will be guaranteed acceptance.

P2C for Youth Awarding Process

If selected as a recipient, you will receive up to a $10,000 scholarship award per year in financial aid assistance. Awards are renewable up to two years or until a degree is earned, whichever occurs first, as long as you maintain scholarship eligibility.

About P2C for Adults

P2C for Adults Application Process

Applications are currently open and due by July 15, 2025.

Here’s what you need to do to apply:

  • Submit your P2C scholarship application
  • Please note that the application includes an essay. Your essay can be submitted in doc, docx, rtf, or pdf form and uploaded via the application
  • Note that you can choose to submit your essay to p2c@dunwoody.edu if you don’t have it ready when you submit your online application
  • Send your transcript (a 2.5 GPA or higher is required), GED, or equivalent
  • Please submit all transcripts, including high school or GED, and any college transcripts
  • Complete your 25-26 FAFSA. Dunwoody School Code: 004641
  • Complete an interview with P2C staff. You will be provided with a link to schedule an interview once you have completed your scholarship application.

Send your completed application and related materials electronically, by email, or by mail:

ELECTRONICALLY:

Fill out the P2C Scholarship application 

BY EMAIL:

p2c@dunwoody.edu

BY MAIL:

P2C — Pathways to Careers
Dunwoody College of Technology
818 Dunwoody Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55403

P2C for Adults Selection of Recipients

We take a holistic reviewing approach to all completed applications which is conducted by a committee of various Dunwoody College faculty and staff. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated need, commitment to gain a technical degree and anticipated success in the program. P2C recipients will be selected from a pool of qualified applicants with consideration given to those who demonstrate the greatest financial need.

Not all applicants to the program will be guaranteed acceptance.

P2C for Adults Awarding Process

If selected as a recipient, you will receive up to a $10,000 scholarship award per year in financial aid assistance. Awards are renewable up to two years or until a degree is earned, whichever occurs first, as long as you maintain scholarship eligibility.

P2C Essay Instructions

Your application includes a one-page typed essay that describes:

  • Why you are interested in the Dunwoody program you have chosen
  • Personal characteristics that will help you be successful at Dunwoody College
  • What challenges you will face while you are a student and how you will meet those challenges
  • How being a participant in the P2C program will support you educational and career goals
  • How you will maintain at least 85% attendance at the P2C summer experience and monthly engagement sessions

Please upload your essay in doc, docx, rtf, or pdf format when you fill out the application linked to above. Note that you can choose to submit your essay to p2c@dunwoody.edu if you don’t have it ready when you submit your online application.

Contact P2C

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Augustine Kietzer

Program Director, Pathways to Careers

Phone: 612.381.8160

p2c@dunwoody.edu

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Bayza Weeks

Executive Director of Community Partnerships

Phone: 612.381.8153

p2c@dunwoody.edu