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 technical education, especially since you […]
Hands-on education is a cornerstone for a Dunwoody education so the sounds of hammers pounding and saws whirring are a common occurrence coming from the Construction Sciences labs and shops. Service learning is another one of those foundational principles. “Providing students with opportunities to connect with community-based organizations broadens their experience in the construction industry,” […]
Leaving a Legacy of Transformative Tech Education and a Bright Future for Dunwoody Students Dunwoody College of Technology, a leader in career-focused, technical education, today announced the upcoming retirement of its President, Rich Wagner, Ph.D. After 13 years of dedicated service, President Wagner will be stepping down in July 2024. President Wagner’s retirement marks 13 […]
Whether you’re just starting out, or looking for a second career, there’s a lot of things to love about a career in land surveying. Here are some things to consider when deciding if this in-demand profession is right for you: Land surveying is perfect for people who don’t want to be in an office all […]
Construction Project Management student and WITC recipient looking forward to a career in the industry One summer afternoon, Sophia Krocak received a call from an unknown number. Little did she know that one conversation would set her on an exciting career path. Krocak had been awarded Dunwoody’s Women in Technical Careers (WITC) scholarship, which provides […]
As a private, non-profit technical college, we know the value of Career & Technical Education (CTE). We also know that not everyone knows what a technical education is, and how it differs from other educational pathways. So in honor of CTE Month this February, we wanted to share a short video explainer about technical education. […]
The best time to launch a new career is now, especially if, as some economists are forecasting, a recession is on the way next year. Investing in yourself by learning new, more marketable skills is the best way to prepare for uncertain times. And that’s even more true if your new career path fits with […]
A group of Dunwoody College’s School of Design students recently worked side-by-side with employees of HGA, an interdisciplinary architecture, design, and engineering firm in Minneapolis, during a day-long Community Action Design Workshop. The event partnered those from The Works Museum, Driftless Region Youth Flight (DRYF), InnerCity Tennis (ICT), Friends School of Minnesota (FSMN), Disciples Ministry […]