{"id":7024,"date":"2023-12-01T12:27:18","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T18:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/news\/?p=7024"},"modified":"2023-12-01T12:27:19","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T18:27:19","slug":"get-a-head-start-on-whats-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/news\/2023\/get-a-head-start-on-whats-next\/","title":{"rendered":"Get a head start on what\u2019s next"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Options for launching a new career sooner rather than later<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to launch a new career is now. Investing in yourself by learning new, more marketable skills is the best way to prepare for your future success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s even more true if your new career path fits with who you are and what you are interested in. A degree from Dunwoody College opens doors to great job opportunities, a life-long career, and a community of folks who are Born To Do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dunwoody offers several options for those looking to start a hands-on, project-focused education sooner rather than later, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One and two-year programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s completion degrees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Day and evening classes on-campus as well as fully online offerings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some degree programs that you can start as soon as Dunwoody\u2019s spring semester (Jan. 22, 2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>OPTIONS FOR THOSE WHO WANT A FAST TRACK<\/strong><\/h5>\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\u2019re stackable, which means you can work full time while you finish an associate\u2019s degree and then bachelor\u2019s degree. It\u2019s a great way to make money and gain industry experience while continuing to improve your career options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One-year (two semesters) certificates include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/manufacturing\/design-for-manufacturing-3d-printing\/\">Design for Manufacturing: 3D Printing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/robotics\/electronics-technology-certificate\/\">Electronics Technology (Certificate)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/robotics\/industrial-controls\/\">Industrial Controls<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/construction\/construction-project-management-certificate\/\">Construction Project Management (Certificate)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/manufacturing\/right-skills-now-for-manufacturing\/\">Right Skills Now For Manufacturing (CNC Machining)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>OPTIONS FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO TAKE CLASSES ONLINE<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that work, life, and school can be a lot to manage and that some students need the flexibility of an online program. Dunwoody offers several fully online options for Spring Semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/computer\/cloud-engineering-technology\/\">Cloud Engineering Technology (Two-Year Associate Degree)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/computer\/computer-networking-systems\/\">Computer Networking Systems (Two-Year Associate Degree)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/construction\/construction-project-management-certificate\/\">Construction Project Management (One-Year Certificate)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/construction\/electrical-drafting-estimating\/\">Electrical Drafting &amp; Estimating (One-Year Certificate)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/construction\/power-construction-engineering-technology\/\">Power &amp; Construction Engineering Technology (Two-Year Bachelor\u2019s Completion Degree)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/computer\/web-programming-database-development\/\">Web Programming &amp; Database Development (Two-Year Associate Degree)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>OPTION FOR THOSE WHO ALREADY HAVE A BACHELOR\u2019S DEGREE<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Want a career that will get you out of the office where you use interesting, cutting-edge technology like drone imaging systems?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dunwoody\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dunwoody.edu\/construction\/land-surveying\/\">two-semester Land Surveying certificate<\/a>&nbsp;is open to anyone who already has a bachelor\u2019s degree (in any major). 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