Pathways to Careers Program (P2C)

About P2C

The P2C Program is focused on preparing underserved and under-represented individuals for college success, immediate jobs, and great careers! Dunwoody works with community organizations and industry partners to identify and build relationships using mentors, hands-on activities, and academic support.

 

The program has two chapters:

P2C Program Eligibility

To be considered for Chapter One, P2C–Youth, you must:

  • Be a current high school junior or senior
  • Be interested in a technical career
  • Be able to attend monthly meetings throughout the academic year, and attend a three-week summer
    experience
  • Demonstrate high financial needs or be a part of the MN Dream Act program
  • Current seniors must complete the FAFSA or DACA form prior to the application deadline

To be considered for Chapter Two, P2C–Adult, you must:

  • Be a post-traditional adult with a high school diploma, GED, or post-secondary education
  • May be referred to P2C through one of our partnering organizations
  • Demonstrate high financial needs or be a part of the MN Dream Act program
  • Be able to attend monthly meetings throughout the academic year
  • Must be a new incoming Dunwoody College student

About P2C for Youth

P2C for Youth Program Benefits

Here is a snapshot of what to expect as a P2C scholar:

  • Monthly meetings throughout the academic year and a three-week summer experience to stay connected as a group and participate in activities to spark your leadership development, degree goals, and college readiness
  • Meaningful connections with Dunwoody faculty and staff
  • Mentoring for your degree field of choice, or to help you determine your future goals
  • Opportunity to receive a scholarship (renewable for up to two years) to attend Dunwoody
  • Stipends for your time, commitment, and participation
  • Exposure to professionals and employers from several in-demand technical fields
  • 1:1 tailored college planning support to ensure your Dunwoody success
  • Culturally aware and diverse programming
  • FUN and encouraging ways to design your future and reach your goals!

P2C for Youth Application Process

Applications for P2C for Youth closed on May 1.

Applications will re-open later this summer or early fall and when they do, this is the process:

  • Submit your P2C scholarship application, including essay
  • Send your high school transcript (a 2.5 GPA or higher is required)
  • Complete your 24-25 FAFSA (Current seniors only). Dunwoody School Code: 004641
  • Complete an interview with P2C staff. To schedule an interview please contact Augustine Kietzer by email at: p2c@dunwoody.edu

Send your completed application and related materials electronically, by email, or by mail:

ELECTRONICALLY:

Fill out the P2C Scholarship application

BY EMAIL:

p2c@dunwoody.edu

BY MAIL:

P2C — Pathways to Careers
Dunwoody College of Technology
818 Dunwoody Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55403

P2C for Youth Selection of Recipients

We take a holistic reviewing approach to all completed applications which is conducted by a committee of various Dunwoody College faculty and staff. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated need, commitment to gain a technical degree and anticipated success in the program. P2C recipients will be selected from a pool of qualified applicants with consideration given to those who demonstrate the greatest financial need.

P2C for Youth Summer Experience

Juniors and Seniors must be able to participate in the three-week summer experience to be selected in chapter 1.

The P2C Summer Experience Program is an opportunity for students to explore in-demand technical career paths during an immersive and engaging three-week summer experience aimed at preparing high school juniors and seniors for college. During the three weeks, students will visit job sites, talk with industry partners, create meaningful connections with Dunwoody faculty and peers, and complete hands-on projects in a variety of technical fields through fun and encouraging ways. Students will receive an hourly stipend during the summer experience.

The 2024 Summer Experience will take place June 10-28, 2024. Additional information will be posted here as soon as it is available.

P2C for Youth Awarding Process

After successfully completing the summer experience, participants will receive a scholarship of up to $10,000 scholarship per year, renewable up to two years or until a degree is earned, to attend Dunwoody College. Recipients will receive a stipend to assist with textbook and supplies each semester as well as a stipend for their time, commitment, and participation in the monthly engagement sessions during the academic school year.

About P2C for Adults

P2C for Adults Application Process

Applications are currently being accepted. Here’s what you will need to do to apply:

  • Submit your P2C scholarship application, including essay
  • Send your transcript (a 2.5 GPA or higher is required), GED, or equivalent
  • Please submit all transcripts, including high school or GED, and any college transcripts.
  • Complete your 24-25 FAFSA. Dunwoody School Code: 004641
  • Complete an interview with P2C staff. To schedule an interview please contact Augustine Kietzer by email at: p2c@dunwoody.edu

Send your completed application and related materials electronically, by email, or by mail:

ELECTRONICALLY:

Fill out the P2C Scholarship application

BY EMAIL:

p2c@dunwoody.edu

BY MAIL:

P2C — Pathways to Careers
Dunwoody College of Technology
818 Dunwoody Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55403

P2C for Adults Selection of Recipients

We take a holistic reviewing approach to all completed applications which is conducted by a committee of various Dunwoody College faculty and staff. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated need, commitment to gain a technical degree and anticipated success in the program. P2C recipients will be selected from a pool of qualified applicants with consideration given to those who demonstrate the greatest financial need.

Not all applicants to the program will be guaranteed acceptance.

P2C for Adults Awarding Process

If selected, recipient will receive a scholarship of up to $10,000 scholarship per year, renewable up to two years or until a degree is earned, to attend Dunwoody College and receive a stipend to assist with textbook and supplies each semester. Recipients will also receive stipend for their time, commitment, and participation in the monthly engagement sessions.

P2C Essay Instructions

Your application includes a one-page typed essay that describes:

  • Why you are interested in the Dunwoody program you have chosen
  • Personal characteristics that will help you be successful at Dunwoody College
  • What challenges you will face while you are a student and how you will meet those challenges
  • How being a participant in the P2C program will support you educational and career goals
  • How you will maintain at least 85% attendance at the P2C summer experience and monthly engagement sessions

Please upload your essay in doc, docx, rtf, or pdf format when you fill out the application linked to below.

Contact P2C

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Augustine Kietzer

Program Director, Pathways to Careers

Phone: 612.381.8160

p2c@dunwoody.edu

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Bayza Weeks

Executive Director of Community Partnerships

Phone: 612.381.8153

p2c@dunwoody.edu