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Focused on pathways, people, and possibilities

Dunwoody College of Technology launches new comprehensive fundraising campaign Dunwoody College of Technology today announces the public launch of “For All Time,” a $75 million fundraising campaign to change lives and help close the skills gap by providing industry-driven, innovative, hands-on technical education. “Our goal is to build transformational pathways for students to succeed and […]

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Developing Gender Equity in Technical and Skilled Trade Fields

Beth Duyvejonck, Regional VP of Construction at Opus Design Build, L.L.C., to keynote 2023 Kate Dunwoody event As a woman working in the construction industry, Beth Duyvejonck knows what it’s like to work in a field that feels unbalanced. It was this experience that led her to delve more deeply into the issue for her […]

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Dunwoody welcomes largest freshman class in more than a Decade

Strategic initiatives driving growth, building industry pipelines From construction to computers, more students than ever are choosing to pursue degree paths in the technical and skilled trade fields. In fact, Dunwoody College of Technology’s fall 2023 new student enrollment grew by 20 percent, making this year’s freshman class the largest in more than 10 years. […]

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Careers in Cybersecurity are In-Demand

Dunwoody offers several pathways into the profession Ranked one of the top five jobs for 2023 by U.S. News & World Report, the cybersecurity field is seeing a rising demand for professionals. Often called Information Security Analysts/Officers, professionals in the field protect and defend an organization’s computer systems from data breaches and cyberattacks. What they […]

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Supporting the next generation of engineers

Noureen Sajid named new School of Engineering Director; will focus on growth and student success Noureen Sajid has always sought to help others find their path in the field of engineering. As the new Director of the School of Engineering at Dunwoody College of Technology, she will be fulfilling that role in an even broader […]

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Engineering Contest: “Creating the Future”

What gadget would you re-engineer and why? The School of Engineering at Dunwoody College of Technology is announcing a creative video contest geared toward the next generation of engineers. The contest, “Creating the Future!” challenges high school classes, clubs, and students in the State of Minnesota to provide a 60-second or less video response to […]

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Ride vs. Slide

Dunwoody College answering important question at State Fair booth Alongside their favorite fair foods, fair deals, and live music, many people come to the Great Minnesota Get-Together for the unique attractions. Two of those — the Giant Slide and the Skyride — have been in operation at the Minnesota Fairgrounds for more than 50 years. […]

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Five Reasons to Consider a Career in HVAC

From servicing to installation, careers in the HVAC industry are hotter than ever If you haven’t heard, trained technicians in the HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) industry are in high-demand and short supply. So if you’re considering your next career move, here are five reasons why you may want to take a closer look […]