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Automotive Dean addresses skills gap on Ratchet and Wrench Radio

Stephen Reinarts, the Dean of the Automotive Program here at Dunwoody, was a recent guest on the “Ratchet + Wrench Radio” podcast, where he discussed the current state of the automotive field. In this episode, Reinarts discussed his background in the world of automotive, while also weighing in on what needs to be done to […]

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Employee Spotlight

Employee Spotlight: Tina Nevala, Assistant Registrar

Where did you grow up?  I grew up in Champlin, MN. Where did you attend college? What is your degree in? I graduated from the MN School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a Human Resource emphasis; an Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration; and diplomas in Medical Office Administration […]

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How to Help Women Enter the Technical Workforce

By Maggie Whitman, Associate Director of Women’s Initiatives, Dunwoody College of Technology Historically low levels of unemployment has led Minnesota companies to place an even greater importance on their ability to recruit and retain workers. Gene Rebeck discusses this trend in the December issue of Twin Cities Business and identifies three key areas for companies to […]

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Student News

Dunwoody 2018 Year In Review

This year, Dunwoody celebrated a lot of amazing milestones and incredible achievements. We have selected 10 moments from this year that make us #DunwoodyProud. 10. The College celebrates an astounding 98 percent job placement rate. Dunwoody graduates continue to be in high demand with 98 percent of students placed in their field of study. 9. […]

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Student News

Dunwoody students do good this holiday season

The Dunwoody community gives back This holiday season, the Dunwoody community has been giving back. Several student groups have been donating, volunteering, and engaging with local community groups. From the Toys for Tots holiday drive, to volunteering opportunities with Kate’s Club, Dunwoody has been doing a lot of good. Toys for Tots Donations This year’s […]

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Student News

Students learn networking skills through Lunch & Learn series

Every month, the Dunwoody Construction Management Student Association (DCMSA) brings industry professionals on campus for their Lunch and Learn networking series. It is an opportunity for students to learn about the industry and gain networking skills. Representation from a variety of companies attended this event including Lyman Lumber and David Weekly Homes. During the event, […]

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Solving long-term worker shortages in manufacturing starts today

By E.J. Daigle, Ed.D., Dean of Robotics & Manufacturing, Dunwoody College of Technology Minnesota has long been a leader and innovator in the world of manufacturing – and educating the future workforce has been part of Dunwoody’s mission for more than a century. But if we want Minnesota to remain at the forefront of today’s […]

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Student News

Computer Technology students simulate a complex global network

Class Project Explores the Complex Relationships of Companies and Technologies That Create the Internet Last month, students in Computer Networking System’s Routing & Switching II class created a complete simulation of a global network with multiple different corporations in different locations, several Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and all the connections between them. “The project is complete […]