Dunwoody College of Technology’s HVAC program has been granted another six-year accreditation by HVAC Excellence—the fourth in the program’s history. Dunwoody’s program initially received accreditation in 2007, which made it the first program in the region to earn that designation. HVAC Excellence requires that colleges go through an extensive process for each accreditation cycle, including a site visit from qualified evaluators. Founded in 1994, HVAC Excellence is an independent […]
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Dunwoody will host the 16th Annual Autonomous Snowplow Competition Jan. 16-17, 2026 On January 16 and 17, 2026, Dunwoody College of Technology will once again host the annual Autonomous Snowplow Competition. The yearly event challenges college and university teams from across the United States and Canada to design, program, and construct an autonomous vehicle capable […]
Applying to college is just the first step in your college journey. An important piece to explore early on in the process are the scholarship opportunities available to you. The Pathways to Careers (P2C) scholarship is Dunwoody College’s signature scholarship program. It provides financial support and advising, mentoring, and other support to under-resourced individuals interested in careers in a technical field. The scholarship is […]
Here at Dunwoody we see students all the time who: What changed for them? How did they end up making such a major life change? They realized two things: For us, it doesn’t matter when you make the choice: we’re here when you’re ready, and we’ll do all we can to help you succeed. The best time for a career change is now If the idea of a hands-on, project […]
You may have heard that cybersecurity is one of the best fields for hiring right now. And that’s true: the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks occupational outlooks, reports that “employment of information security analysts [cybersecurity professionals] is projected to grow 29 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.” […]
How long have you worked at Dunwoody? 1 year How would you explain what you do for a living to a 5-year-old? I meet new people every day and get to know them so I can help them figure out what to study here at Dunwoody. I also help them get ready to start school like getting their […]
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How to make a career change
Making a career change can seem like a daunting task. The key to making a successful career change is to focus on a career that interests you, that has good job prospects, and that you can launch sooner rather than later. One of the best approaches is to consider a two-semester certificate in a technical field, which allows you […]
You may have heard a lot of talk recently about how a technical education is a good choice for college because it leads to an immediate job. Or you may have heard that majoring in STEM is a good idea. When these topics come up, very often no one goes into actual detail on what […]