This year, a team of Dunwoody College of Technology students is competing in the 2026 Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge, a national competition hosted by ELECTRI International and the National Electrical Contractors Association. The competition provides a real-world, project-based experience where students apply skills in electrical design, estimating, scheduling, and project management. For the 2026 competition, […]
A quick overview of the trades and trade schools and what those terms mean in relation to Dunwoody College of Technology It’s become more popular to talk about the trades over the past few years. This has partly been driven by discussions over the value of a college degree and which programs of study offer a strong return on investment. But it’s also due […]
On Thursday, Feb. 26, students competed in the 52nd Annual AWS Behind the Mask Welding Competition, hosted by Minnesota State College Southeast. The 2026 competition brought together 215 competitors from more than 10 colleges, and was open to both students and professionals — meaning our students were tested against experienced welders as well as their […]
Q&A with Dunwoody Alum Abigail Jorgensen In recognition of National Women in Construction Week, we are proud to highlight Dunwoody alum Abigail Jorgensen, an Assistant Project Manager at Boldt, President of the National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC) Minnesota chapter, and a leader helping pave the way for more women in the trades. Jorgensen’s […]
Traditional pathways into careers in computing and Information Technology (IT) have included majoring in computer science for a general approach, software engineering if you want to focus on software development, or electrical engineering if you think you might want to get into hardware development. Those are all valid paths, but we live and work in a world where computing devices are everywhere, […]
Upward trend reflects strong interest in the skilled trades and technical fields Dunwoody College of Technology’s Spring Semester began on January 26, and the College once again saw an increase in its student population. Official enrollment for the semester landed at 1,546, a 4.7 percent year-over-year increase, making this year the largest spring enrollment in […]
Congratulations to the following students who have been named to the Dunwoody College of Technology’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. The students listed received this honor by achieving a 3.5 (or higher) grade point average during the fall 2025 semester (overall g.p.a. is not considered when calculating the semester dean’s list). To be considered, students must […]
When the Schultz family was searching for a way to support their toddler’s mobility, they found both innovation and community at Dunwoody College of Technology. Their daughter, who has Down Syndrome, had been using a ZipZac2 mobility chair during her physical therapy appointments. The device dramatically increased her motivation to practice mobility exercises and explore […]