{"id":6071,"date":"2021-11-19T12:58:05","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T18:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/news\/?p=6071"},"modified":"2021-11-19T12:58:06","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T18:58:06","slug":"career-focused","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/news\/2021\/career-focused\/","title":{"rendered":"Career focused"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Architecture student is second in family to attend Dunwoody<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When Kattye Gonzalez started at Dunwoody this fall, she became the second one in her family to attend the College \u2013 and the first is still in school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gonzalez learned about Dunwoody from her brother, Brian, who will graduate this spring with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. When she was choosing her college path before graduating from Columbia Heights High School last spring, Dunwoody was definitely on her list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI chose to go to Dunwoody for their <a href=\"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/design\/architecture\/\">Bachelor of Architecture<\/a> program,\u201d Gonzalez said. \u201cIt\u2019s very unique and saves money for students who want to get licensed soon after graduating. I also decided on Dunwoody because of their student to teacher ratio! I learn better in small groups and in an environment where I can talk to a teacher right away \u2013 and Dunwoody provides that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A shorter path to licensure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A stackable degree, Gonzalez will first receive her two-year <a href=\"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/design\/architectural-drafting-design\/\">Associate of Applied Science in Architectural Drafting &amp; Design<\/a> before going on to receive her three-year Bachelor of Architecture. She\u2019ll also be able to take advantage of the Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL) programs, which offers students the opportunity jump-start their career by completing licensure requirements while earning the degree.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am enjoying how hands on everything is and how much the professors help students out,\u201d she said about the program. \u201cI love that Dunwoody hires working professionals because they can speak to us about their jobs and educate us on the world of our profession.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarship support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Gonzalez, who currently works as a package handler for UPS, was grateful to receive the Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Scholarship, which gave her the opportunity to attend Dunwoody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cReceiving this scholarship really makes me feel like someone believes in me and what I\u2019m passionate about,\u201d she said. \u201cReceiving this scholarship also gave me a peace of mind because it helped me financially and will allow me to continue to pursue my educational dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When she\u2019s not attending class, studying, or working, Gonzalez said she enjoys taking her dogs on adventures and discovering new places with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After getting her degree, Gonzalez wants to become a licensed architect and work for an organization that will allow her to grow as a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She also encourages others thinking about a technical degree to pursue their dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI would tell them to go for it and give it a chance,\u201d Gonzalez said. \u201cIt really is more career focused and has more practical practice. It\u2019s also very flexible and convenient when you have jobs and or need to fit your schedule around your personal life. The high employment rate is also a big benefit, Dunwoody really focuses on getting you a job in your career field.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Architecture student is second in family to attend Dunwoody When Kattye Gonzalez started at Dunwoody this fall, she became the second one in her family to attend the College \u2013 and the first is still in school. 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