{"id":6550,"date":"2022-11-10T10:03:09","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T16:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/news\/?p=6550"},"modified":"2022-11-10T10:03:09","modified_gmt":"2022-11-10T16:03:09","slug":"options-launching-new-career-sooner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/news\/2022\/options-launching-new-career-sooner\/","title":{"rendered":"Options for launching a new career sooner rather than later"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that&#8217;s even more true if your new career path fits with who you are and what you are interested in, especially if you are born to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some degree programs that you can start as soon as Dunwoody&#8217;s spring semester (Jan. 23, 2023).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OPTIONS FOR THOSE WHO WANT A FAST TRACK<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dunwody has several one-year certificates that can get you the technical skills you need to land a STEM-related job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even better: they&#8217;re stackable, which means you can work full time while you finish an associate&#8217;s degree and then bachelor&#8217;s degree. 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